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2016 Ford Econoline Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Ford Econoline has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ford Econoline. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Ford Econoline owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Econoline, describing incidents dated June 30, 2016 to June 15, 2020.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Seat Belts 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11328986 · Filed

    REAR TAIL LITES TAKE ON WATER AND BECOME INOP. *TR

  • ODI #11328206 · Filed

    PLEASE SEE DETAILS OUTLINED IN ATTACHED JPG FILE. THIS IMPACTS, TIRES, SHOCK ABSORBER'S AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAPACITIES.*DT*JB

  • ODI #10882289 · Filed

    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.

Read all 3 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Ford Econoline in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Transmission Failure And Loss of Drive Power

NHTSA #19V432000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 10, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 3,868 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 19S20 · Owners notified August 19, 2019 · Vehicles built May 11, 2009 – October 12, 2015 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Ford Econoline model years

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