2016 Ford Econoline problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2019-06-10 · campaign 19V432000 · 3,868 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2020-06-17 · SSM 48908 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2016-2020 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a sync 3 touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the front control interface module (fcim) and steering volume controls when using apple car play. when the apple device is removed, volume control is restored. this is due
Unknown Or Other 2020-03-09 · SSM 48619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssm 48619 - various vehicles - perimeter alarm armed and original vehicle keys cannot be accessed to enter vehicle - can protection strategy some 2013-2016 model year vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the perimeter alarm is active and the original keys cannot be accessed to disable the peri
Power Train 2020-02-21 · 19B40 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in the affected vehicles, the single-engaging coast one-way clutch (owc) inside the transmission may experience a weld concern. if this weld fails, it can affect the ability of the transmission to transmit torque. loss of vehicle mobility in this application may result in the need to transfer pass
Electrical System 2016-04-05 · 16B10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
What owners report
2020-06-15 · Electrical System · 12,014 mi“rear tail lites take on water and become inop. *tr…”
2020-06-10 · Suspension“please see details outlined in attached jpg file. this impacts, tires, shock absorber's and rear axle weight capacities.*dt*jb…”
2016-07-02 · Seat Belts · 300 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.