Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Ford Explorer PlatinumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Explorer - Component Locations
Select a section or procedure below to view factory instructions:
Accessory Drive Belt System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Accessory Drive Belt System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)Accessory Drive Belt System - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Automatic Transmission Cooling SystemAutomatic Transmission External ControlsBody Panel System - Body ClosuresClimate Control System - General InformationCollision Warning System And Collision Avoidance SystemCruise Control System - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise ControlElectronic Engine Controls System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Electronic Engine Controls System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)Electronic Engine Controls System - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)Engine - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Engine Cooling System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Cooling System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)Engine Cooling System - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Engine Emission Control System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Emission Control System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)Engine Emission Control System - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Engine Ignition System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Ignition System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)Engine Ignition System - 3.5L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS)Horn SystemInformation And Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: SONY Audio SystemInformation And Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: Sync Without TouchscreenInformation And Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: Touchscreen DisplayInformation And Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles Without: SyncLane Keeping SystemMULTIFUNCTION Electronic ModulesOEM Component Harness Location ChartsOEM Component Harness Location ViewsParking Aid System - Vehicles With: Active Park AssistParking Aid System - Vehicles With: Parking Aid CameraParking Aid System - Vehicles With: Rear Parking AidPassive Anti-Theft System (Pats) - Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle SystemRear Climate Control SystemSide And Rear Vision SystemSupplemental Restraint SystemTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.