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2016 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford E-350, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-205 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage52kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ford E-350 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Seats10
Service brakes10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2016 Ford E-350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

6%repaired · 2020 Q3

Seats

Recall 19V-205 · Mar 18, 2019 · 471 vehicles · 28 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2017 Q2

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 16V-046 · Jan 28, 2016 · 75 vehicles · 38 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2017 Q1

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 15V-710 · Oct 27, 2015 · 65 vehicles · 65 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other E-350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-350 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What E-350 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11536278 · Aug 3, 2023 · 100,000 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.
Complaint 11075773 · Mar 2, 2018 · 4,000 miles

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