2016 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 recall: integrated trailer brake control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 28, 2016. It covers about 75 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 75
- reported
- Jan 28, 2016
- owners notified
- Feb 19, 2016
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Ford E-350 2016 2016
- Ford E-450 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 16V046000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 integrated trailer brake control?
Yes. Recall 16V046000, reported on January 28, 2016, covers about 75 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V046000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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