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2016 Ford Expedition Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 217 total for the year
Median mileage
122,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from the vehicle in two locations. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and informed about a possible catalytic converter failure. The mechanic blew out the parts. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was fractured, and the catalytic converter and vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11572289, filed 2024-02, 125,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 30 MPH, a loud explosion sound came from the engine compartment and engine oil began to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the turbo line had failed causing the turbo to strike the engine, creating a hole in the engine block. The contact was informed that the engine and turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11547803, filed 2023-10, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperative. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715121, filed 2026-02

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
202131%
202041%
2019316%
2018257%
201751%
201631%
201511%
201311%
201123%
201035%
200832%
200794%
20067525%
20054715%
2004269%
200312721%
20029528%
200112221%
200011613%
199924826%
199812715%
19978910%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Expedition

Brakes
48 complaints
Engine
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaints
Electrical system
33 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
19 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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