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2016 Ford E-350 problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2016 Ford E-350 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 3safety recalls
  • 5owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

5 complaints, against an average of 9 for the other 12 Ford E-350 model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2016 Ford E-350?

The components named most often in the 5 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Power Train2 (40%)
  2. Seats1 (20%)
  3. Service Brakes1 (20%)
  4. Structure1 (20%)

Has the 2016 Ford E-350 been recalled?

3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Seats 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." NHTSA campaign 19V205000 · March 18, 2019 · Risk and fix

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

Fix: 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.

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 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. NHTSA campaign 16V046000 · January 28, 2016 · Risk and fix

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

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.

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 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. NHTSA campaign 15V710000 · October 27, 2015 · Risk and fix

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.

Fix: 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.

What do 2016 Ford E-350 owners report?

5 of the 5 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

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 Replacement). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11536278 · Aug 3, 2023
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 TAILPIPE TO OUTSIDE THE SHOP AND THE CO DETECTOR READ 9 PPM AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THE THIRD TEST, THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE AND AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES THE CO DETECTOR READ 0 PPM AND WE ALSO TESTED IN THE UTILITY BODY WHICH READ 0 PPM. WE KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT LEAKING EXHAUST, ANY "EXHAUST ODOR" OR…
StructureNHTSA complaint 11192970 · Mar 27, 2019
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 OUR VEHICLES BY DRILLING OUT THE BALL AND INSTALLING HAIRPIN CLIPS. ON THE OTHERS WE HAVE INSTALLED A ZIP-STRIP THROUGH THE PIN RING WHILE WAITING FOR INSTRUCTION FROM MORGAN OLSON CONCERNING A AUTHORIZED REPAIR. HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN FEEDBACK OVER THE COURSE TO 2 YEARS, BUT HAVE NOT…
SeatsNHTSA complaint 11080324 · Mar 20, 2018
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.
Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11075774 · Mar 2, 2018
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CONTROL CABLE CONTACTS THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THEREFORE WHEN APPLYING/RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE THE CABLE IS GETTING CHAFFED.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11075773 · Mar 2, 2018

2016 Ford E-350: questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Ford E-350 reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford E-350; the most common categories were power train (2, 40%), seats (1, 20%), service brakes (1, 20%). There are 3 safety recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford E-350?

Across 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (40% of complaints), seats (20% of complaints), service brakes (20% of complaints), structure (20% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2016 Ford E-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford E-350; the most recent (campaign 19V205000, 2019-03-18) concerns Seats. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own E-350

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2016 only. How these reports are made.

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