2016 FORD E-350
3 recalls, 5 complaints - 36 TSBs
19V205000 Mar 18, 2019
SEATS
Defect Description
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 vehic... Read more
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.
16V046000 Jan 28, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Defect Description
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 vehic... Read more
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 supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previou... Read more
15V710000 Oct 27, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Defect Description
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 b... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Aug 3, 2023
Incident date: Jun 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened abruptly and hit the windshield. The windshield cracked and the hood was damaged. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The ve... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 27, 2019
Incident date: Oct 23, 2018
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 TAILPIP... Read more
SEATS
Mar 20, 2018
Incident date: Jun 12, 2016
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 O... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 2, 2018
Incident date: Sep 13, 2016
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CONTROL CABLE CONTACTS THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THEREFORE WHEN APPLYING/RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE THE CABLE IS GETTING CHAFFED.
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
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.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FORD E-350
36 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 4 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 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 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
DOR-B8H4Z-11
Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
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
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 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 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
TSB-16-0091
Jun 28, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME 2016 E-SERIES CUTAWAY VEHICLES BUILT ON 10/1/2015 AND THROUGH 2/26/2016 MAY EXHIBIT A CARGO BOX COURTESY LAMP WHICH REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION DUE TO A WIRING HARNESS CONCERN.
TSB-16-0091
Jun 28, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SOME 2016 E-SERIES CUTAWAY VEHICLES BUILT ON 10/1/2015 AND THROUGH 2/26/2016 MAY EXHIBIT A CARGO BOX COURTESY LAMP WHICH REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION DUE TO A WIRING HARNESS CONCERN.
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.
16L02
Apr 12, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information.
16L02
Apr 12, 2016
063100 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
Apr 12, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
Apr 12, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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
Apr 12, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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
Apr 12, 2016
355100 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
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-350
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ24003
Opened: Feb 27, 2024 , Closed: May 11, 2026
Loss of Power Brake/Steering Assist Post Recall 22V089 Inspection.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) 24003 on February 27, 2024, to evaluate the scope and remedy effectiveness of NHTSA recall 24V097. On February 16, 2022, Ford Motor Company (Ford) issued a safety recall, NHTSA recall 22V089, for certain 2021-2022 Ford E-350 and E-45... Read more
PE18010
Opened: Aug 21, 2018 , Closed: Jul 16, 2019
Internal transmission failure
By letter dated June 10, 2019, Ford Motor Company notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission. Following the receipt of consumer complaints alleging trans... Read more
PE09055
Opened: Dec 7, 2009 , Closed: Apr 21, 2010
HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each ... Read more
PE02070
Opened: Oct 1, 2002 , Closed: Jan 9, 2003
ALLEGED BRAKE HOSE FAILURES
FORD HAS RECEIVED NO OWNER REPORTS OF FAILURE, OTHER THAN THE FOUR ODI REPORTS THAT CAME FROM A SINGLE FLEET IN NEW YORK STATE.FORD ALSO REPORTS THAT IT HAS RECEIVED NO FIELD REPORTS AND DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS ALLEGING THE SUBJECT PROBLEM.FORD ESTIMATES THAT THE 86,910 SUBJECT VEHICLES... Read more
EA02018
Opened: Aug 19, 2002 , Closed: Aug 22, 2003
RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON CERTAIN FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A VALVE STEM EJECTION (WITH RAPID AIR LOSS) AND A SLOW LEAKING VALVE STEM ON VEHICLE HANDING.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EVALUATED OVER 1,100 COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS, CONDUCTED VEHICLE DYNAMIC TE... Read more
FORD E-350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E-350 across all model years (1991, 2027).
306
Total Recalls
1,362
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
68
Reported Crashes
65
Reported Fires
10
Reported Deaths
FORD E-350 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 20 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 30 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 17 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 3 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2014 | 11 | 23 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 32 | View |
| 2012 | 11 | 22 | View |
| 2011 | 19 | 19 | View |
| 2010 | 17 | 21 | View |
| 2009 | 26 | 11 | View |
| 2008 | 31 | 56 | View |
| 2007 | 34 | 23 | View |
| 2006 | 38 | 76 | View |
| 2005 | 14 | 80 | View |
| 2004 | 11 | 70 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 59 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 61 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 59 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 63 | View |
| 1999 | 8 | 77 | View |
| 1998 | 7 | 70 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 96 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 93 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 60 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 53 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 22 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |