2016–2016 Ford Explorer: Wrench light and reduced power (throttle body)
Likely causes, ranked
- Contaminated electronic throttle body contacts (throttle body replaced)Shop
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Symptom: A wrench light comes on, the vehicle goes into limp mode with little power, and P2111/P2112 codes are stored.
Likely causes
The throttle body. Ford's 16B32 program replaced it for affected 2016 builds, but the program has expired. Ford Explorer Forums owners describe repeat episodes.
DIY or shop?
The throttle body is a bolt-on part (DIY-capable). Diagnosis needs a scan tool.
Useful steps
- Read the codes.
- Ask Ford about goodwill.
- Replace the throttle body.
Vehicle focus: 2016–2016 Ford Explorer.
Safety / mechanic note
A sudden power loss while merging is dangerous. Verify with a mechanic.
Related trouble codes
- P2111
- P2112
Recalls & service bulletins
Technical service bulletins
- 16B32 Ford program for 2016 Explorers built at Chicago (Aug 2015–May 2016): replace the electronic throttle body for reduced power/wrench light, P2111/P2112 (program expired). Details
NHTSA complaints: 129 keyword-matched complaints for Ford Explorer 2016–2016 (of 2,428 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
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Sources
What actually fixed it?
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