Ford Explorer Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift (2016 - 2017)

Custom-fit Add-ons
Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift of Ford Explorer has been in production since 2016 by 2017.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 1.2 inches , is lower by 0.4 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 11 lbs.
-
2017 Ford Explorer Engines list
-
2016 Ford Explorer Engines list
Ford Explorer Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift dimensions and specs
Compare two Ford Explorer generations
Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift | |
![]() |
|
Body style | SUV, Crossover, Body-On-Frame SUV |
Engine options | 3.5L Ecoboost Turbo, 3.5L V-6, 365 HP, 420 lb/ft |
2.3L EcoBoost, 2.3L I-4, 310 HP, 340 lb/ft | |
Duratec 35, 3.5L V-6, 240 HP, 223 lb/ft | |
Transmission | 6-spd w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel, four-wheel |
Length | 198.30 in |
Width | 78.90 in |
Height | 70.00 in |
Wheelbase | 112.80 in |
Curb weight | 4443 - 4901 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 7 |
Cargo capacity | 21 cu.in |
Cargo capacity with seats hold down | 80.7 cu.in |
Front hip room | 57 - 57.3 in |
Rear hip room | 56.8 - 57 in |
Front Headroom | 41 - 41.4 in |
Rear Headroom | 40.6 - 41 in |
Front shoulder room | 61.5 - 62 in |
Rear shoulder room | 61.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.60 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 17/24 |
Towing capacity | 2000 - 5000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.7 - 8.4 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.3 - 16.6 sec |
Ford Explorer Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Ford Explorer Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift production period from 2016 to 2017 drivers have reported 1259 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, STEERING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2017 Explorer |
382
|
2016 Explorer |
877
|
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER purchased 2016 ford explorer new. has 4567 miles on it. starting noticing a popping sound under foot floor board driver... |
418
~ 14911 miles |
ENGINE radiator cooling fan squeals loudly when car is idle or driving slowly. car has already been in the shop to... |
300
~ 17906 miles |
STEERING while making a turn on a local street power steering went out. i was able to pull to the side... |
184
~ 44775 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. the contact stated that when accelerating the vehicle at various speeds there... |
108
~ 16120 miles |
POWER TRAIN vehicle lost acceleration suddenly: first time happened when i stopped at the intersection waiting the traffic to clear and when... |
107
~ 26240 miles |
WHEELS 2016 ford explorer with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires. approximately 3 months ago my wife was driving on a... |
81
~ 16634 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while i was sitting in the driver's seat of my rental (the vehicle running and in park) i pressed #2... |
75
~ 23537 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL sept 31st - with 358 miles and less than owned for 24 hours all adaptive equipment failed flashing abs failure... |
65
~ 15192 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE the automatic liftgate functioned on its own without any operator input. this has happened 3 times within approximately one month... |
58
~ 23953 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving various speeds on extended trips exhaust fumes entered the cabin... |
40
~ 14778 miles |
AIR BAGS a week ago the vehicle showed 45 miles till empty. backed out of the drive way to get gas and... |
29
~ 28930 miles |
SUSPENSION when driving on a highway at approximately 70mph i completely lost control of my vehicle for no known reason. i... |
24
~ 33477 miles |
SEATS while i was sitting in the driver's seat of my rental (the vehicle running and in park) i pressed #2... |
21
~ 16875 miles |
TIRES while parked we noticed the tires on our 2016 ford explorer are shredding. all 4 tires are shredding literally falling |
17
~ 15794 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the seat belt... |
17
~ 18812 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER just leased this 2016 ford explorer. it has 700 miles on it. we have not made a payment. i was... |
16
~ 25116 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i recently received a 2016 ford police utility (explorer) as a new patrol vehicle. while on patrol i suddenly lost... |
16
~ 40755 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES sept 31st - with 358 miles and less than owned for 24 hours all adaptive equipment failed flashing abs failure... |
15
~ 23144 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires size: 255/50/r20 (na). while... |
8
~ 3025 miles |
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving various speeds a grinding noise was heard coming from the... |
5
~ 42270 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving with children present the car suddenly lost power and my wife could not accelerate. she had to drift... |
4
~ 13100 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving approximately 65 mph exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the... |
3
~ 35333 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ford explorer - i know there was a class action lawsuit for 2011-2015 explorers having an exhaust fume leak through... |
3
~ 5667 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while the vehicle was parked the liftgate automatically closed independently. the vehicle... |
3
~ 7933 miles |
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving various speeds an abnormal noise was heard. there were no... |
2
~ 39955 miles |
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. the contact stated that the liftgate randomly opened without warning and failed... |
2
~ 42117 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING on 09/15/16 we purchased a 2017 ford explorer limited from supreme ford of slidell la. two weeks after having the... |
2
~ 1000 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2016 ford explorer. consumer writes in regards to vehicle complete loss of power airbag check engine and powertrain warning lights... |
2
~ 12950 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. while driving 70 mph the sun roof exploded without warning. the contact... |
1
~ 27000 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact... |
1
~ 39000 miles |
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving 25 mph the steering wheel became difficult to turn and... |
1
~ 61653 miles |
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving out of a parking lot a whining sound was heard... |
1
~ 59500 miles |
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. while driving 10 mph the rear window exploded inward without warning or... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. while driving approximately 65 mph the keyless entry pad on the exterior... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. after the contact's wife had been driving the vehicle for approximately two... |
1
~ 79000 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving various speeds all the warning indicators on the instrument panel... |
1
~ 38000 miles |
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while driving 5 mph the steering wheel made an abnormal noise without... |
1
~ 51000 miles |
DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while the vehicle was in the drive position the vehicle stalled rolled... |
1
~ 24000 miles |
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. the contact stated that the roof rack rail clips failed. the clips... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY sept 31st - with 358 miles and less than owned for 24 hours all adaptive equipment failed flashing abs failure... |
1
~ 358 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Ford Explorer and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Ford Explorer to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
-
GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
-
iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
-
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
-
Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
-
BLAU GRUN 5PCS Auto Trim Removal Tool Ki...
- [TRIM REMOVAL TOOLS KIT] Package includes 5 pcs removal tools. Made of super durable plastic material with high level craftsmanship, non-toxic and eco-friendly designed, sturdy enough for long-time usage, not easy to be broken in...
-
Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
Fender flares
-
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
-
Garage-Pro Rear Fender Flares Compatible...
- FREE 1-year UNLIMITED mileage warranty coverage on Garage-Pro items purchased thru AUTO PARTS GIANT Store
- A high quality, Direct Fit OE Replacement Fender Flares from Garage-Pro
- Plastic, Textured Black, Bolt-On
-
Evan Fischer Front, Driver and Passenger...
- Evan Fischer Aftermarket Replacement Fender Flares Compatible with 2016-2019 Ford Explorer & Police Interceptor Utility
- Evan Fischer EFSET-RF22130007 Features: Set of 2, 2 Fender Flares
- Location: Front, Driver and Passenger Side
- Replaces Partslink Number: FO1291130,...
-
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
-
PartsFlow Front Left Fender Flare Wheel ...
- Front Left Fender Flare Wheel Molding For 2016-2019 Ford Explorer
- Front Left Fender Flare Wheel Molding For 2016-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
- Manufacturer Part Number:FB5Z16039AB,FO1290130
- Low price does not mean low quality. Many of the...
-
PartsFlow Rear Left Fender Flare Wheel M...
- Rear Left Fender Flare Wheel Molding For 2013-2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility
- Rear Left Fender Flare Wheel Molding For 2011-2019 Ford Explorer
- Manufacturer Part Number:BB5Z7829165AA,FO1790114 FB5Z7829165AA
- Low price does not mean low quality. Many...
Rims
-
All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
-
TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
-
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
-
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
-
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
-
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
-
iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
-
Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
-
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
-
Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
-
PM Auto Front-Rear Quick Complete Strut ...
- All products are designed to meet OEM Quality. The complete strut - Coil Spring (Load Strut/Quick Strut) is easy and safe to install. No need to take apart existing strut assembly, no need to compress...
-
TACOBRO Center Console Organizer Tray Co...
- [ Fit Perfectly ]: Fit for Explorer 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Accessories; the Center Console Organizer Tray is highly matched with the original car's interior, just like an OEM part. Maximize...
Decals
-
3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
-
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
-
Car Bling Crystal Rhinestone Engine Star...
- [High-quality Material] Made of premium zinc alloy material with 2 rows bling crystal rhinestone design, which is durable and sturdy. No irritating smell.
- [Luxury Appearance] Exquisite design make it a gorgeous decor for you car...
-
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
-
SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
-
Xotic Tech Fender Stripes Hash Marks Vin...
- 1 Roll (left and right) of red color die-cut Hood to Fender stickers for car decorative purpose, Compatible with all Car body.
- This hood fender decal stickers made by high grade KK Vinyl for longer...

Ford Explorer specs
Compare
Performance
Engine |
0-60 times |
Horsepower |
Upgrades |
Exterior
Wheels |
Wheel Interchange |
Bulbs |
Dimensions |
Ground clearance |
Weight |
Upgrades |
Interior
Steering wheel |
Speakers size |
Upgrades |
Maintenance
Towing Capacity |
Oil Capacity |
Wipers size |
Fuses |
Gas tank size |
Battery size |
Gas type |
Cargo space |
Safety ratings |
Complaints |
Generations |
Upgrades |
Manuals |
Mpg |
Discussion