The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon engaging the parking brake, the parking brake failed to remain engaged. Additionally, the contact stated that upon activating the A/C, the A/C was blowing hot air. The vehicle was taken to a Mazda dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a blockage in the engine block heater. The dealer informed the contact that no authorization was provided to repair the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2016 Ford Explorer brakes problems
19 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 19,500. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 19,500
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock: ABS warning light1
At what mileage
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Ford Explorer brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Ford Explorer brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Recall number 15V464000 · Recall details
What 2016 Ford Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I believe the 2016 Ford Explorer that I own was sold to me with the wrong front brake rotors. The issue with the rotors became apparent after removing the tires. Component has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. No warning lights appear on instrument panel. A weird stutter is happening an I think it’s causing issues with the transmission.
Unknown Overall something within while driving my truck i had starting hearing a grinding sound while turning and then the steering started to lock up, very unsafe and while my children were going to school had me in panic mode in which i never experience out of all the vehicle ive had and paid off.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was making an abnormal grinding sound. The ABS, air bags, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Tires damaged due to a rear toe link not having proper alignment adjustments. I was told to buy aftermarket products because the two ASE certified shops could not align my rear suspension. I've chewed through two pairs of brand new tires in less than 4 months.
I have had a malfunction with what may be the front right break or steering component. Occasional metal on metal/grinding noise made when making a hard right turn or reversing left. Vehicle had been taken in a few times after purchase (Honda dealership), sound was duplicated but no issue detected by mechanics. Vehicle has been taken to ford and no issue detected. No warning lamps have ever come on.
Same issue as the federal safety agency campaign number: 22V150000 The problem: The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front-wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Bad sudden brake fluid leak problems, alarm on car alerting to extremely low brake fluid warning. Have refilled a couple times but the leak is bad and for no apparent reason. Other similar years of ford vehicles have been recalled for the low brake fluid reason.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at waldorf ford (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, (888) 709-3528) the technician informed the contact that the engine block was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A few days later a bystander informed the contact that there was water in the passenger's side rear brake lamp and that the brake lamp failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v605000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
2016 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regard to brake failure while driving. *as the consumer stated as a result of the continuous failure, the vehicle was traded in.
Questions about the 2016 Ford Explorer brakes
Does the 2016 Ford Explorer have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Ford Explorer, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Explorer brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 19,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Explorer brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V464000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Explorer have bad brakes?
The Ford Explorer model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (261 complaints), 1993 (244 complaints) and 1996 (132 complaints).
Other 2016 Ford Explorer problems
Body 594Steering 532Engine 483Transmission 215Electrical 130Fuel system 112Airbags 99Acceleration 76Suspension 73Visibility 68Wheels 50Seat belts 40Driver assistance 38Seats 32Tires 15Lights 6Locks 5
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