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2016 Ford E-350 problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Ford E-350 is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical E-350 model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
90/100
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
27
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 2016 Ford E-350 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seats
    1

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seats
    1

Recalls 3

SeatsReported March 18, 2019 · 471 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 19V205000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported January 28, 2016 · 75 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V046000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported October 27, 2015 · 65 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 15V710000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford E-350

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Ford E-350 27

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 27 bulletins for the 2016 Ford E-350

What 2016 Ford E-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · WY

 The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to Ford Campaign Number:19B40 (Coast Clutch Cylinder and One-Way Clutch Replacement). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Body · MD

The econoline van for the exhaust odor, when we first tested the vehicle in the shop with the vehicle running (no exhaust hose on the tailpipe) the co detector read 49 ppm after about 15 minutes. When we tested the second time, the vehicle was in the same spot but a exhaust hose run from the tailpipe to outside the shop and the co detector read 9 ppm after about 15 minutes. The third test, the vehicle was outside and after about 15 minutes the co detector read 0 ppm and we also tested in the utility body which read 0 ppm. We know that the vehicle is not leaking exhaust, any "exhaust odor" or co measured in the cabin of the vehicle is most likely from the exhaust surrounding the vehicle and entering through the porous utility body. *dt

Filed Mar 20, 2018 · Seats · 2,833 miles · OH

Vehicle is upfiitted by morgan olson with seats by freedman seating. The pin that holds the seat pedestal to the seat base falls out and the seat falls to its lowest position without warning. This has happened to several of our fleet trucks. The detent ball spring is to weak. We have modified 2 of our vehicles by drilling out the ball and installing hairpin clips. On the others we have installed a zip-strip through the pin ring while waiting for instruction from morgan olson concerning a authorized repair. Have made several attempts to obtain feedback over the course to 2 years, but have not received any instruction as to how this issue is being handled. The seat fell while the vehicles were in motion in every incident, startling the driver.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · OH

The parking brake cable is routed through the left front wheel area in such a way that the tire contacts it during normal steering/suspension movements and is chaffing the cable.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Transmission · 4,000 miles · OH

The automatic transmission shifter control cable contacts the parking brake pedal assembly, therefore when applying/releasing the parking brake the cable is getting chaffed.

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Questions about the 2016 Ford E-350

Is the 2016 Ford E-350 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Ford E-350, fewer than a typical E-350 model year.

What is the 2016 Ford E-350 year score?

The 2016 Ford E-350 scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford E-350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford E-350?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford E-350 have?

3 recalls, covering seats and electrical system.

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