2016 FORD EXPLORER Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle Issues in the 2016 FORD EXPLORER
2 vehicle speed controlthrottle complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly started to decelerate. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the brakes unintendedly engaged. The “Scheduled Maintenance” light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and depressed the accelerator pedal seven times, and the vehicle started to operate as intended. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was test-driven, and the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact related the failure to the results of a Google search on the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated after placing groceries inside the vehicle, the contact heard a chime as the liftgate independently started closing, almost striking him on the head. The contact also stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall or surge upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the side-view mirrors would independently adjust while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that he manually adjusted the mirrors to correct his driving visibility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was then transferred to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Other 2016 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Steering
498 complaints
Unknown Or Other
409 complaints
Engine
375 complaints
Structure
340 complaints
Power Train
195 complaints
Structurebody
186 complaints
Electrical System
114 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
103 complaints
Air Bags
97 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
73 complaints
Suspension
68 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
59 complaints
Wheels
49 complaints
Seat Belts
39 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
35 complaints
Seats
31 complaints
Visibilitywiper
29 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
18 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
18 complaints
Service Brakes
17 complaints
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
7 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
6 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasparking Assistsensors
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalengine Block Heater
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Dynamic Brake Supportbrake Assist
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesfuelingcharging Doorhatchportlatchlock Release System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seatscritical Fasteners
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Wheel Handle Baryawangle Sensor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhandleexterior
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint