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All cars · Ford E-Series · 2016

2016 Ford E-Series. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index50100 = average car
Complaints27NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold54,245U.S. model year
Per 100K sold50complaints
Complaint rank#19 of 21among the 21 scored Ford E-Series model years (2000–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,000 and 10,411 miles. Median 4,000, from 19 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure19%
Brakes15%
Steering11%
Seats7%
Electrical7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2711100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 19V401000 May 2019 Equipment

    Defect. VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

    Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

  • 19V271000 Apr 2019 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect. Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

    Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy. Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

  • 17V269000 Apr 2017 Fuel System, Other

    Defect. National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.

    Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. National Fleet will notify owners, and Roush dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177, or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. National Fleet's number for this recall is VR.

  • 16V046000 Jan 2016 Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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 previously repaired under 15V-710 will need to be repaired again.

  • 15V710000 Oct 2015 Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

    Defect. 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 brakes.

    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 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.

Manufacturer communications 28

Ford filed 28 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
  • 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated…
  • While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20131422125,356Brakes
20142126103,263Steering
2015231650,788Transmission & drivetrain
2016502754,245Body structure
2017392253,304Steering
201814747,936Transmission & drivetrain
201911545,063Fuel system

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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