2016 Ford Explorer steering problems
The 2016 Ford Explorer has 534 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
534
Steering complaints
18%
Share of year
10
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“There has been many reports of electronic steering issue where it would just swerve you off the road and loose full control while driving for years 2013-2015 cars but 2016 years are also being effected. A dealership confirmed it was an electronic steering rack causing the issue. No warning lamps…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2016 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 534 complaints about the 2016 Ford Explorer steering — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.