Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 16V-046 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-046 covers 75 Ford vehicles for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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 supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previously repaired under 15V-710 will need to be repaired again.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 3, 2014 to December 10, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.