Example carTowing for a 2016 Ford Explorer
Towing for the 2016 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.8 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2016 Ford Explorer for towing
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2016 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,348 | $3,504 | $3,720 | $3,906 | $3,968 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2,483 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (601), steering (540) and unknown or other (443). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V448000 | 2026-07-14 | structure:body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle. |
| 25V685000 | 2025-10-10 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit... |
| 25V347000 | 2025-05-23 | structure:body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving. |
| 24V031000 | 2024-01-19 | structure:body:roof and pillars | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach. |
| 21V537000 | 2021-07-15 | suspension:rear | 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,... |
| 21V316000 | 2021-05-05 | structure:body | 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. |
| 20V675000 | 2021-03-12 | suspension:rear | 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,... |
| 20V692000 | 2020-11-10 | power train:axle assembly:axle shaft | 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. |
| 19V435000 | 2019-06-10 | suspension:rear | 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. |
| 17V767000 | 2017-11-29 | seats | 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. |
| 16V475000 | 2016-06-28 | seats:front assembly:recliner | 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,... |
| 16V183000 | 2016-03-31 | engine and engine cooling:engine | 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... |
| 15V605000 | 2015-09-28 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting | 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... |
| 15V464000 | 2015-07-24 | parking brake | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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