2016 Ford Explorer Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,465 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,820miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Ford Explorer, 3% of the 2,465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,820 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving down a street, going about 40mph, the car immediately slowed to 5pmh and would not accelerate even when pushing the gas all the way down. I had to coast it home, drop the family off, and then coast it to the Ford dealership. Upon arriving, the dealership informed me that Ford was aware of the issue and that all parts are currently on back order.”
NHTSA complaint #10874209, filed 2016-06, 6,100 miles“I was driving approximately 40 MPH when I lost acceleration. The wrench system light appeared and I quickly coasted to the side of the road. This was very dangerous as I was driving around a blind curve and if a vehicle had been following closely I would have been rear ended. From what I have been reading it appears I am having an issue with the throttle control.”
NHTSA complaint #10872865, filed 2016-06, 4 miles“2016 Ford Explorer accelerates while driving. My vehicle has been in and out of dealership since 12/26/17. I am currently in a loaner vehicle. Receive update first week of feb 2018 that the transmission dept was behind and that they will let me know as soon as possible if I need a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11072766, filed 2018-02, 70,000 miles“I was driving my car everything was fine, it has 4,800 miles on it and all of a sudden the accelerator wouldn't work. I had the gas pedal push to the floor and nothing. A small tool wrench came on the dash with a service light. I brought my Explorer to the dealership. I was told it was the throttle body that needs to be replaced but it's been four weeks and the part is still on back order.”
NHTSA complaint #10876313, filed 2016-06, 4,500 miles“The vehicle was paused at gas station exit ready to enter the traffic. When I stepped on the gas pedal the vehicle started to move forward then immediately three lights (air bag, wrench, and motor) came on and the vehicle would not accelerate leaving me to simply roll on and maneuver to a side area off the main road. Thankfully the brakes were functioning or the outcome could have been potentially worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10876396, filed 2016-06, 7,419 milesRelated service bulletins
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Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 3% |
| 2021 | 15 | 3% |
| 2020 | 29 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 | 76 | 3% |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 | 38 | 2% |
| 2012 | 17 | 2% |
| 2011 | 18 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 12% |
| 2009 | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 4% |
| 2005 | 44 | 9% |
| 2004 | 76 | 6% |
| 2003 | 37 | 3% |
| 2002 | 152 | 5% |
| 2001 | 36 | 10% |
| 2000 | 113 | 12% |
| 1999 | 148 | 11% |
| 1998 | 281 | 14% |
| 1997 | 202 | 12% |
| 1996 | 148 | 10% |
| 1995 | 81 | 10% |
| 1994 | 51 | 4% |
| 1993 | 38 | 4% |
| 1992 | 14 | 2% |
| 1991 | 30 | 5% |
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 complaintsSuspension
73 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
68 complaintsWheels
50 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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