P0016 on FORD EXPLORER
What P0016 Means on Your FORD EXPLORER
Real FORD EXPLORER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"The engine light came on a gave a reading of p0016, which is a camshaft position sensor. took my explorer to fred beans ford in mechanicsburg, pa. for inspection. they told me the cam phasers are computer controlled camshaft gears."
"I'm getting cel error code p0016. there is a rattling noise on startup and sometimes during highway driving everyday. my explorer sport has 65,340 miles on it, w ay to soon for a timing chain."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0016 on FORD EXPLORER
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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