2016 FORD EXPLORER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Ford Explorer has 12 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension toe link that can fracture and cause sudden loss of steering control — a concern that prior repair attempts did not fully resolve for all affected vehicles. A fuel system recall covers fuel tank straps that can fatigue and fracture, allowing the tank to drop away from the vehicle and leak fuel. On front-wheel-drive models with the 2.0L or 2.3L engine, a support bracket for the front axle halfshaft can fail, causing loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle in park, which raises the risk of rollaway. The parking brake on some vehicles may not fully engage, meaning the vehicle can roll if left on a slope outside of park. Two seat recalls are worth noting: loose pivot bolts can allow a front seat cushion to detach in a crash, and on vehicles with a manual reclining driver's seat, weak welds in the seat back frame can allow it to collapse in a crash. Both reduce the protection the seat provides in an impact. Several structural recalls involve trim pieces that can detach while driving. A-pillar trim, B-pillar door trim, and roof rail covers on certain vehicles can all separate and fall onto the road, creating a hazard for other drivers.