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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
38,297miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,297 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.

“Fuel pump assembly, sending unit. Fuel gauge stopped working. Vehicle had 38,000 miles on it. Dealer charged 600.00 plus to fix, not covered under recall or warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11121271, filed 2018-08, 38,297 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201615%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept

Other or unknown
12 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Seats
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology