The service and repair manual for the 2016 Ford Explorer — 2.3L I4 and 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door · Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 9 recalls · 2,982 complaints · 111 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,346
- General Information 1,725
- Accessories & Equipment 3,759
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 394
- Body & Frame 1,086
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 710
- Restraints 234
- Drivelines & Axles 57
- Steering 413
- Electrical 1,733
- Suspension 170
- Engine Mechanical 524
- Transmission 404
- Engine Performance 2,221
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 350
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Explorer
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 16V183000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured november 25, 2013, to january 25, 2016, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufa.
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 16V475000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford explorer and f-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. the seat back frame may have insuffic.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 24V031000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 explorer vehicles. the a-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
- Suspension — rear · 21V537000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine,.
- Suspension — rear · 20V675000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, in.
- Power Train — axle assembly › axle shaft · 20V692000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 explorer, 2014-2015 taurus and 2014 edge vehicles equipped with 2.0l or 2.3l engines and front wheel drive. the support br.
- Equipment — electrical › engine block heater · 25V685000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, b.
- Suspension — rear · 19V435000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 explorer vehicles. the rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- Structure — body · 21V316000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 explorer vehicles. the retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Owners have filed 2,982 complaints and Ford has issued 111 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 and 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door, Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2016 Explorer problems does it help with?
9 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Explorer, covering engine and engine cooling, seats, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2016 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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