2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.

Most common 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	12
Structure	5
Engine	4
Power Train	2
Electrical System	2
Steering	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Seats	1

What owners report

2024-03-26, Steering
The contact stated that the Police Department owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while a Police Officer was attempting to drive the vehicle; however, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the Government mechanic who previously diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the steering rack had failed. The contact stated that two other Police Department vehicles had recently experienced the same failure with the steering rack. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

2020-09-10, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE RPMS INCREASING RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS UNAWARE IF THERE WAS ANY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED ON AUGUST 25, 2020, WHILE SHIFTING GEAR TO REVERSE HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATE HE SHIFTED GEARS TO DRIVE AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED HE CON

2019-04-12, Structure
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER "A" AND "B" PILLARS ARE COMING OFF.

2019-04-12, Structure
THE PLASTIC PIECES ON THE "A" AND "B" PILLAR, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE COMING OFF.

2019-04-12, Structure
THE PLASTIC PIECES ON THE "A" PILLAR ARE COMING OFF

2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept questions

Does the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (12), Structure (5), Engine (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept has been fixed?

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