Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Ford Econoline. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Transmission Failure And Loss of Drive Power
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (3)
3 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 33.3% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 33.3% |
| Suspension | 1 | 33.3% |
How 2016 compares with other Econoline years
Best and worst Econoline years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 39 | 3 |
| 2001 | 28 | 3 |
| 2002 | 23 | 2 |
| 2003 | 22 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
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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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Ford Econoline FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Econoline have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 19V432000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Ford Econoline problems?
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2016 Econoline compare with other years?
Among the 2000–2019 Ford Econoline model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2000 the most (39). The 2016 drew 3. 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.