Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford E-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Loss of Trailer Braking Function
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Brake Controller may not Activate Trailer Brakes
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 40% |
| Seats | 1 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 20% |
| Structure | 1 | 20% |
How 2016 compares with other E-350 years
Best and worst E-350 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 | 12 |
| 2013 | 13 | 9 |
| 2014 | 17 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | 13 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2016 Ford E-350 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford E-350 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V205000 (seat), 16V046000 (brake), 15V710000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Ford E-350 problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (2), Seats (1), Service brakes (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2016 E-350 compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Ford E-350 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2021 the most (22). The 2016 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.