These are standard specifications for the 2016 Ford Explorer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic SelectShif
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2016 - |
| Weight : | 4457 lbs | 2021.661 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2014 LA Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3497 cc | 213.4 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 288 BHP (211.968 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 9.5 mm | 0.374 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.7 mm | 3.413 in. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Twin-turbocharged V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3496 cc | 213.3 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 365 HP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6450 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Pencil coil |
| Intake manifold : | Single-piece aluminum |
| Exhaust manifold : | Dual-wall fabricated steel |
| Crankshaft : | Forged steel |
| Connecting rods : | Cracked-powder metal |
6 Automatic SelectShif
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.484 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.872 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.842 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.414 |
| 5th Gear : | 1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.742 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2016 : | 2,502,973 |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  16.4% |
| 2016 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 17.4% |
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V316000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. |
| Consequence | A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V537000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. |
| Consequence | A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V316000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. |
| Consequence | A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V692000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. |
| Consequence | The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V675000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture. |
| Consequence | A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17E048000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. |
| Consequence | A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100517 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V435000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| Consequence | A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20141020 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V183000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in. |
| Consequence | Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150504 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V464000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, 'Light Vehicle Brake Systems.' |
| Consequence | If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150724 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V605000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. |
| Consequence | If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160122 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V767000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160217 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V475000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, 'Head Restraints' and 207, 'Seating Systems.' |
| Consequence | The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
2016 Ford Explorer FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Ford Explorer?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Ford Explorer? A: The 2016 Ford Explorer has a wheelbase size of 112.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Ford Explorer? A: The 2016 Ford Explorer has a length of 198.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Ford Explorer? A: The 2016 Ford Explorer has a width of 78.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2016 Ford Explorer has 41.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2016 Ford Explorer has legroom of 42.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Ford Explorer? A: The 2016 Ford Explorer was a SUV.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2016? A: Ford produced 2,502,973 automobiles in 2016.Q: What engines did the 2016 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2016 Ford Explorer had the following engine options: V 6 (3497 cc | 213.4 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 288 BHP (211.968 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM Twin-turbocharged V 6 (3496 cc | 213.3 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 365 HP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2016 Ford Explorer had a 6 speed Automatic SelectShif gearbox.