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2016 Ford Econoline problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2016 Ford Econoline has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
The most complained-about Ford Econoline year on file: 3 complaints, against an average of 1 for the other 3 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2016 Ford Econoline?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2016 Ford Econoline been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Power Train: Clutch Assembly Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package. A weld within the coast clutch may fail, causing an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Transferring occupants of a disabled school bus or ambulance to another vehicle increases their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a new dual-engaging one-way clutch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S20.
What do 2016 Ford Econoline owners report?
3 of the 3 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.
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SEAT BELTS ARE TO LONG TO SAFELY SECURE A CHILD OR CHILD SEAT. BELTS CANNOT BE DRAWN UP TIGHT ENOUGH TO SECURE A BABY SEAT. NO CHILD RESTRAINT HOOKS EXIST IN THESE VEHICLES.
2016 Ford Econoline: questions owners ask
Is the 2016 Ford Econoline reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Econoline; the most common categories were electrical system (1, 33.3%), seat belts (1, 33.3%), suspension (1, 33.3%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Econoline?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (33.3% of complaints), seat belts (33.3% of complaints), suspension (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2016 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Ford Econoline; the most recent (campaign 19V432000, 2019-06-10) concerns Power Train: Clutch Assembly. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own Econoline
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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