2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,603miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,603 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.
“While driving the explorer on the dashboard, a warning that included the word 'terrain' flashed once or twice. The reverse gear was discovered to have failed completely upon attempting to parallel park.. The consumer stated the transmission failed. The manufacturer offered to reimburse a portion of the repair costs. The consumer reluctantly, accepted. Updated 10/17/2017”
NHTSA complaint #11034848, filed 2017-10Related service bulletins
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- 10216459Jul 19, 2022Some 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit a vibration/rough idle when the vehicle is in drive (D) or reverse (R). The vehicle may…
- 10214492Jun 16, 2022Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F50/6F55 transmission and built on 2-Nov-2015 and through 1-Feb-2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes…
- 10194428May 24, 2021Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
- 10184634Dec 10, 2020Some 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit a vibration/rough idle when the vehicle is in DRIVE or REVERSE. The vehicle may also…
- 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
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
12 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
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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