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2016 FORD E-350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

5

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 FORD E-350

The 2016 FORD E-350 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (2 complaints), Seats (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 FORD E-350

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 FORD E-350, potentially affecting up to 611 vehicles.

Recall 19V205000 — SEATS

| 471 vehicles affected

Defect: Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor...

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

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Recall 16V046000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

| 75 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.

Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S01. Note: This recall...

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Recall 15V710000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

| 65 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.

Consequence: If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32.

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 FORD E-350

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD E-350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11536278 | POWER TRAIN | | 100,000 miles
 The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to Ford Campaign Number:19B40 (Coast Clutch Cylinder and One-Way Clutch Replacement). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
#11192970 | STRUCTURE | | N/A miles
THE ECONOLINE VAN FOR THE EXHAUST ODOR, WHEN WE FIRST TESTED THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING (NO EXHAUST HOSE ON THE TAILPIPE) THE CO DETECTOR READ 49 PPM AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES. WHEN WE TESTED THE SECOND TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SAME SPOT BUT A EXHAUST HOSE RUN FROM THE TAILPIPE TO OUTSIDE THE SHOP AND THE CO DETECTOR READ 9 PPM AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THE THIRD TEST, THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE AND AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES THE CO DETECTOR READ 0 PPM AND WE ALSO TESTED IN THE UTILITY BODY WHICH READ 0 PPM. WE KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT LEAKING EXHAUST, ANY "EXHAUST ODOR" OR CO MEASURED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE IS MOST LIKELY FROM THE EXHAUST SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE AND ENTERING THROUGH THE POROUS UTILITY BODY. *DT*JB
#11080324 | SEATS | | 2,833 miles
VEHICLE IS UPFIITTED BY MORGAN OLSON WITH SEATS BY FREEDMAN SEATING. THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE SEAT BASE FALLS OUT AND THE SEAT FALLS TO ITS LOWEST POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OF OUR FLEET TRUCKS. THE DETENT BALL SPRING IS TO WEAK. WE HAVE MODIFIED 2 OF OUR VEHICLES BY DRILLING OUT THE BALL AND INSTALLING HAIRPIN CLIPS. ON THE OTHERS WE HAVE INSTALLED A ZIP-STRIP THROUGH THE PIN RING WHILE WAITING FOR INSTRUCTION FROM MORGAN OLSON CONCERNING A AUTHORIZED REPAIR. HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN FEEDBACK OVER THE COURSE TO 2 YEARS, BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INSTRUCTION AS TO HOW THIS ISSUE IS BEING HANDLED. THE SEAT FELL WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE IN MOTION IN EVERY INCIDENT, STARTLING THE DRIVER.
#11075773 | POWER TRAIN | | 4,000 miles
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CONTROL CABLE CONTACTS THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THEREFORE WHEN APPLYING/RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE THE CABLE IS GETTING CHAFFED.
#11075774 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 4,000 miles
THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS ROUTED THROUGH THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE TIRE CONTACTS IT DURING NORMAL STEERING/SUSPENSION MOVEMENTS AND IS CHAFFING THE CABLE.

Safety Rating for the 2016 FORD E-350

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FORD E-350 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FORD E-350

Ford Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FORD E-350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB 16-0168 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SOME 2016-2017 E-SERIES 350/450 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT A TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 17-FEB-2016 MAY HAVE TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION OR TRACTION CONTROL RELATED SYMPTOMS. VEHICLES WITHOUT A TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH ARE NOT INTENDED TO HAVE TRACTION CONTROL. REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION...

16L02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Engine and Motorhome Prep Package Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information

16L02 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Engine and Motorhome Prep Package Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information

16L02 — ENGINE

Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update REASON FOR THIS ACTION In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information.

16L02 — EQUIPMENT

In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FORD E-350

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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