Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
3
Headlights problems
2

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

The Exterior Lighting problem

The current b-pillar trim issue that Ford hasn't remedied. In October 2025 my b-pillar broke off my car while driving, shatteringagainst the car behindme. When it did that the wiring immediately caused my liftgate to think it was open and I have not been able to access that back of my SUV since   Read details...

The Headlights problem

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.   Read details...


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