2016 Ford Explorer safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

15
Recalls: 2
Investigations opened: 2
Investigations closed

Jul 14, 2026 Recall
Recall 26V448000
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Oct 10, 2025 Recall
Recall 25V685000
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
May 23, 2025 Recall
Recall 25V347000
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Feb 8, 2024 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Jan 19, 2024 Recall
Recall 24V031000
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Jan 27, 2023 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Jan 17, 2023 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA17002
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
Jul 15, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V537000
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 5, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V316000
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mar 12, 2021 Recall
Recall 20V675000
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nov 10, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V692000
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Jun 10, 2019 Recall
Recall 19V435000
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Nov 29, 2017 Recall
Recall 17V767000
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Aug 28, 2017 Recall
Recall 17E048000
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Jul 27, 2017 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA17002
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
Jun 28, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V475000
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Mar 31, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V183000
Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
Sep 28, 2015 Recall
Recall 15V605000
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Jul 24, 2015 Recall
Recall 15V464000
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.