2016 FORD E-250

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 27 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
STEERING May 24, 2022
Incident date: May 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the steering damper, drag link, connecting rod, and ball joint; however, the failure r... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT May 24, 2022
Incident date: May 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the steering damper, drag link, connecting rod, and ball joint; however, the failure r... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FORD E-250

27 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
100000 POWER TRAIN5
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
SSM 52476 Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
SSM 52314 Mar 1, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim
SSM 51854 Aug 10, 2023
102900 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 51854 Aug 10, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 51849 Aug 8, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
SSM 47976 May 10, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
SSM 47850 Apr 26, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
SSM 47850 Apr 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
SSM 47824 Feb 22, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma
SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46451 Mar 14, 2017
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2009-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVE AN UPDATED MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY OVERHAUL PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 307-01 FOR MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY (7A100) OVERHAUL PROCEDURES.
SSM 46295 Jan 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FL
TSB 16-0168 Dec 16, 2016
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
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 N
TSB 16-0168 Dec 16, 2016
103100 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 N
SSM 46153 Oct 26, 2016
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SETTING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. RECENT CUSTOMER CLINICS REVEALED THAT MOST EVERY VEHICLE IN THE CLINICS HAD THE TIRE PRESSURES SET INCORR
SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
16B10 Apr 5, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
16-0057 Apr 5, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift? transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 a
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-250

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA10003 Opened: Apr 13, 2010 , Closed: Mar 5, 2012
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
HVAC Switch Failures
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive revi... Read more
PE99022 Opened: Mar 18, 1999 , Closed: May 28, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
SHIFT-LOCK
There is no summary currently available
EA95012 Opened: Mar 31, 1995 , Closed: May 28, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.

FORD E-250 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD E-250 across all model years (1991, 2023).

232 Total Recalls
421 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
47 Reported Crashes
24 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

FORD E-250 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 1 0 View
2022 0 1 View
2017 0 3 View
2016 (current) 0 2
2015 1 0 View
2014 11 7 View
2013 10 13 View
2012 11 13 View
2011 17 9 View
2010 12 12 View
2009 18 2 View
2008 21 10 View
2007 26 7 View
2006 30 14 View
2005 10 12 View
2004 18 14 View
2003 7 22 View
2002 4 18 View
2001 3 18 View
2000 4 21 View
1999 5 56 View
1998 4 30 View
1997 3 31 View
1996 3 24 View
1995 3 19 View
1994 3 14 View
1993 3 7 View
1992 3 30 View
1991 1 11 View
1990 0 1 View

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F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View