2016 FORD ECONOLINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE
The 2016 FORD ECONOLINE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE, potentially affecting up to 7,736 vehicles.
Recall 19V432000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 3,868 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package. A weld within the coast clutch may fail, causing an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Transferring occupants of a disabled school bus or ambulance to another vehicle increases their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a new dual-engaging one-way clutch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this...
View full details →Recall 19V432000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 3,868 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package. A weld within the coast clutch may fail, causing an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Transferring occupants of a disabled school bus or ambulance to another vehicle increases their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a new dual-engaging one-way clutch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR TAIL LITES TAKE ON WATER AND BECOME INOP. *TR
PLEASE SEE DETAILS OUTLINED IN ATTACHED JPG FILE. THIS IMPACTS, TIRES, SHOCK ABSORBER'S AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAPACITIES.*DT*JB
SEAT BELTS ARE TO LONG TO SAFELY SECURE A CHILD OR CHILD SEAT. BELTS CANNOT BE DRAWN UP TIGHT ENOUGH TO SECURE A BABY SEAT. NO CHILD RESTRAINT HOOKS EXIST IN THESE VEHICLES.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FORD ECONOLINE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD ECONOLINE
- 2011 FORD ECONOLINE — 0 complaints
- 2012 FORD ECONOLINE — 2 complaints
- 2013 FORD ECONOLINE — 0 complaints
- 2014 FORD ECONOLINE — 0 complaints
- 2015 FORD ECONOLINE — 0 complaints
- 2016 FORD ECONOLINE (current)
- 2017 FORD ECONOLINE — 7 complaints
- 2018 FORD ECONOLINE — 0 complaints
- 2019 FORD ECONOLINE — 1 complaint
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