2016 Ford Explorer Lane departure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,465 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,926miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the lane departure of the 2016 Ford Explorer, 0% of the 2,465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,926 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Went to the beach this past saturday and as I was pulling into the turning lane for the state park and alarm went off saying drive assist control failure, and numerous things that no longer work, since then there has been no power steering and it was a miracle we got it home which was an hour and a half away, had this happened while going faster then I could of lost control of the vehicle, and I was going about 10 MPH when it alarmed. The pictures show was alerts every time the vehicle is started now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402985, filed 2021-03, 110,926 miles“Steering Assist Fault and Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction faults appeared on my dash display. The vehicle is available for inspection if requested. When the faults lit up, I was unable to steer the vehicle. It was as if the steering was completely locked up. Fortunately I was driving down the driveway at the time and was able to stop before entering the roadway. If this would have faulted while on the road at any speed I'm sure an accident or death would have resulted from not being able to steer the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11501536, filed 2023-01“To whom it may concern the rack and pinion in my 2016 Ford Explorer fail 3 times one before I bought my truck from the dealer the person who trade it in was because of the rack and pinion. the rack and pinion on my truck that I purchased from the dealer. gave out two three years later. after I purchased my truck, I replace. the rack and pinion it cost me 1300 dollars. and now it fails again. I don't have another 1300 dollars to purchase. another rack and pinion I believe that it's an electoral problem from the manufacture. of the Ford explorer.”
NHTSA complaint #11507551, filed 2023-02“component or system failed or malfunctioned unavailable for inspection upon he safety of others put at risk Had the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer representatives or others warning lamps messages other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when didnt first appear What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? …”
NHTSA complaint #11592051, filed 2024-06“Driving down the NJ Turnpike the dashboard started displaying lane assist no longer available along with a check engine light. Once stopped the front of the car had been burned with parts of the bumper melted. No visible fire at that time. Had the vehicle towed to Holman Ford. They assessed the damage to the Explorer and it was determined that the front facing camera had shorted causing an electrical fire that damaged the camera and front bumper writing harness along with the engine wiring harnesses. The car has been deemed a total loss due to the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726751, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11030282Mar 25, 2026Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
Lane departure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Explorer
592 complaintsSteering
532 complaintsOther or unknown
435 complaintsEngine
382 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
215 complaintsElectrical system
129 complaintsEngine cooling
114 complaintsFuel system
112 complaintsAir bags
99 complaintsVehicle speed control
76 complaintsSuspension
73 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
68 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Explorer
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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