Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows 19 common power train related problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (177 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

The Power Train problem

The transmission shifts with a harsh jerk for no apparent reason and is an intermittent not constant problem. Also when stopped at an intersection refuses to engage to power the vehicle forward for a short time 5+ second time period.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced rough idles while his wife was driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that pcm reflash update needed to be updated.   Read details...


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