2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,647 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact stated that the Police Department owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while a Police Officer was attempting to drive the vehicle; however, the steering wheel seized. There w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 26, 2024 · Steering
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer police interceptor. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle downshifted independently with the rpms increasing rapidly. The contact stated he was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2020 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Ford Explorer (Explorer 2WD FFV, Explorer AWD, Explorer AWD FFV, Explorer FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 22–27 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Ford Explorer Police Intercept model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Explorer Police Intercept model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2 | 9 |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
How do I know if my 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
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- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.