2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,488miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,488 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.
“Law enforcement vehicle receiving high carbon monoxide level readings (10+ parts per million) in passenger cabin upon hard acceleration (from complete stop to 100+ MPH) with the air conditioning system on with the recirculation function activated.”
NHTSA complaint #11022967, filed 2017-09, 32,000 miles“Two police officers were patrolling in a city environment together in a 2016 Ford interceptor utility and had symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. This vehicle previously had all carbon monoxide related Ford recall work completed. The officers' symptoms included headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest spasms. Later in the day an odor began to emanate from the vehicle, which is when the vehicle was taken out of service. The officers went to the hospital and were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102985, filed 2018-06, 28,975 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 19% |
| 2015 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
12 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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