2016 Ford Explorer Fuel System Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are fuel system problems on the 2016 Ford Explorer?
112 owners have reported fuel system problems on the 2016 Ford Explorer, 5% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 6,000–42,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
112 complaints 5% of all 2016 complaints 11,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (84 of 112). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Fuel System complaints by the year the problem happened.
Fuel System complaints by Explorer year
Related recalls
Fuel tank may separate from vehicle
Fire riskFuel tank bolts may not have been tightened during production, so the straps can break and the tank can come loose. A loose tank can leak fuel, which raises the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts as needed, free of charge.
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Other 2016 Ford Explorer problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Ford Explorer fuel system problems?
Complaints most often name the fuel pump and throttlebody / manifold.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Explorer fuel system problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 6,000–42,000 miles. The middle value is about 11,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Ford Explorer fuel system problems?
Yes: 15V605000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Explorer year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2013 Explorer, with 153 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.