2016 Ford Explorer
2016

Ford
Explorer

Starting at N/A USD | 0

365 hp @ 5500 rpm
Horsepower
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Discover every detail that makes this vehicle extraordinary

Performance

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Safety

Connectivity

Connectivity

Comfort

Comfort

Interior Space

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

365 hp
Horsepower
350 ft-lb
Torque
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-Speed
Transmission
2016 Ford Explorer performance
2016 Ford Explorer interior

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency10.4 - 14.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity70.4 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

6 - 7
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,090 mm
Front Legroom
1,003 mm
Rear Legroom
2016 Ford Explorer interior CARGO
2016 Ford Explorer interior CC
2016 Ford Explorer interior D

Climate Control

Heated Front Seats

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Seat Memory
Lumbar Support

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Bluetooth

WiFi Hotspot

Navigation System

Satellite Radio

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Backup Camera

Adaptive Cruise

Blind Spot Monitor

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist

Monitoring

Tire Pressure Monitor
Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Parking Aid

Security

Security System
Child Safety Locks
2016 Ford Explorer front safety CARGO
2016 Ford Explorer front safety CC
2016 Ford Explorer front safety D
2016 Ford Explorer front safety DETAIL
2016 Ford Explorer front safety F
2016 Ford Explorer front safety G
2016 Ford Explorer front safety I
2016 Ford Explorer front safety RBDG

Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

N/A

Width

N/A

Height

5 ft10"
1.78m

Wheelbase

9 ft4.8"
2.87m

Gallery

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2016 Ford Explorer interior CARGO
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2016 Ford Explorer interior DETAIL
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2016 Ford Explorer interior I
2016 Ford Explorer exterior RBDG
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Colors

Express yourself.

Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#8E1C26
Blue Jeans Metallic
#486478
Ingot Silver Metallic
#C4C4C8
Shadow Black
#242424
Oxford White
#E4E4E4
Magnetic Metallic
#787874
White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
#F7F6F2
Guard Metallic
#485450
Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#884038
Caribou Metallic
#74644C

Trim Levels

View all trim levels for the 2016 Ford Explorer

FWD 4dr Base

FWD 4dr Base

$33,999
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement2.3 L/140 3.5 L/213
Horsepower280 hp
Torque310 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity70.4 L
City12.6 L/100 km
Highway8.5 L/100 km
Combined8.5 - 12.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
WidthN/A
Height1,778 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb Weight2,015 kg
Ground Clearance198 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity7
Front Leg Room1,090 mm
Rear Leg Room1,003 mm
Front Head Room1,052 mm
Rear Head Room1,031 mm
Cargo Volume1240 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4WD 4dr Base

4WD 4dr Base

$36,999
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement2.3 L/140 3.5 L/213
Horsepower280 hp
Torque310 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity70.4 L
City13.1 - 14.9 L/100 km
Highway9.1 - 10.7 L/100 km
Combined9.1 - 14.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
WidthN/A
Height1,778 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb Weight2,100 kg
Ground Clearance211 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity7
Front Leg Room1,090 mm
Rear Leg Room1,003 mm
Front Head Room1,052 mm
Rear Head Room1,031 mm
Cargo Volume1240 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

FWD 4dr XLT

FWD 4dr XLT

$37,999
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement2.3 L/140 3.5 L/213
Horsepower280 hp
Torque310 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity70.4 L
City12.6 L/100 km
Highway8.5 L/100 km
Combined8.5 - 12.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
WidthN/A
Height1,778 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb Weight2,015 kg
Ground Clearance198 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity6 - 7
Front Leg Room1,090 mm
Rear Leg Room1,003 mm
Front Head Room1,052 mm
Rear Head Room1,031 mm
Cargo Volume1240 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4WD 4dr XLT

4WD 4dr XLT

$40,999
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement2.3 L/140 3.5 L/213
Horsepower280 hp
Torque310 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity70.4 L
City13.1 - 14.9 L/100 km
Highway9.1 - 10.7 L/100 km
Combined9.1 - 14.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
WidthN/A
Height1,778 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb Weight2,100 kg
Ground Clearance211 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity6 - 7
Front Leg Room1,090 mm
Rear Leg Room1,003 mm
Front Head Room1,052 mm
Rear Head Room1,031 mm
Cargo Volume1240 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4WD 4dr Limited

4WD 4dr Limited

$48,899
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement2.3 L/140 3.5 L/213
Horsepower280 hp
Torque310 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity70.4 L
City13.1 - 14.9 L/100 km
Highway9.1 - 10.7 L/100 km
Combined9.1 - 14.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
WidthN/A
Height1,778 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb Weight2,100 kg
Ground Clearance211 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity6 - 7
Front Leg Room1,090 mm
Rear Leg Room1,003 mm
Front Head Room1,052 mm
Rear Head Room1,031 mm
Cargo Volume1240 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4WD 4dr Sport

4WD 4dr Sport

$51,999
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineTwin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement3.5 L/213
Horsepower365 hp
Torque350 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity70.4 L
City14.4 L/100 km
Highway10.4 L/100 km
Combined10.4 - 14.4 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
WidthN/A
Height1,778 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb Weight2,223 kg
Ground Clearance211 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity6 - 7
Front Leg Room1,090 mm
Rear Leg Room1,003 mm
Front Head Room1,052 mm
Rear Head Room1,031 mm
Cargo Volume1240 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4WD 4dr Platinum

4WD 4dr Platinum

$59,599
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineTwin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement3.5 L/213
Horsepower365 hp
Torque350 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity70.4 L
City14.4 L/100 km
Highway10.4 L/100 km
Combined10.4 - 14.4 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
WidthN/A
Height1,778 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb Weight2,223 kg
Ground Clearance211 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity6 - 7
Front Leg Room1,090 mm
Rear Leg Room1,003 mm
Front Head Room1,052 mm
Rear Head Room1,031 mm
Cargo Volume1240 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

2314 complaints reported to NHTSA

2314
Total Reports
36
Crashes
56
Injuries
13
Fires

Most Common Issues

STEERING
524
STRUCTURE
505
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
403
ENGINE
374
POWER TRAIN
208
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
117

Recent Reports

ODI #11701701
Nov 26, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was still unavailable. The contact stated that the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had become loosened. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,992.
Incident: Nov 26, 2025VIN: 1FM5K7D81GG***
ODI #11701449
Nov 25, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Incident: Jan 19, 2024VIN: 1FM5K7D89GG***
ODI #11701506
Nov 25, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the front passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had become loosened, and the sealant was peeling off. An unknown local dealer was contacted on several occasions. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Incident: Jun 15, 2025VIN: 1FM5K7D81GG***
ODI #11701534
Nov 25, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trims became loose. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact used Scotch tape to hold the trims in place. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Incident: Jan 25, 2024VIN: 1FM5K8D86GG***
ODI #11701213
Nov 24, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached and flown off the vehicle while his daughter was driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Incident: Dec 15, 2024VIN: 1FM5K8D89GG***
ODI #11701266
Nov 24, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed rattling sounds and windy sounds coming from the driver's side and passenger's side doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Incident: May 1, 2025VIN: 1FM5K7F8XGG***
ODI #11701331
Nov 24, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a separate occasion, the passenger’s side windshield exterior A-pillar trim became loosened. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic after the most recent failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Incident: Aug 24, 2025VIN: 1FM5K7FHXGG***
ODI #11701336
Nov 24, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a windshield exterior A-pillar trim detached and was flapping in the wind. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer several times; however, the contact was informed that the parts to do the recall repairs were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the parts were available on Amazon, and the contact believed that the manufacturer also had the parts available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Incident: Jul 24, 2024VIN: 1FM5K8HT1GG***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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