Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Ford Econoline peaked in 2020, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Ford Econoline
Other, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 2, 2016 to Jun 15, 2020.
Recall campaigns covering this model year13,868 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2016 other
Severity index0.02016 others average 9.6
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2016 Ford Econoline name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2016 Ford Econoline
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-432 | Jun 10, 2019 | Weld within the coast clutch may fail, causing an unexpected loss of drive power | Powertrain | 3,868 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Ford Econoline
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 15, 2020Failure Jun 15, 202012,014 milesWinthrop Harbor, ILElectrical system
REAR TAIL LITES TAKE ON WATER AND BECOME INOP. *TR
NHTSA complaint 11328986 - Filed Jun 10, 2020Failure Aug 24, 2018Boise, IDSuspension
PLEASE SEE DETAILS OUTLINED IN ATTACHED JPG FILE. THIS IMPACTS, TIRES, SHOCK ABSORBER'S AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAPACITIES.*DT*JB
NHTSA complaint 11328206 - Filed Jul 2, 2016Failure Jun 30, 2016300 milesWilmington, OHSeat belts
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.
NHTSA complaint 10882289
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE18010 Preliminary evaluation, Powertrain
Internal transmission failure
Opened Aug 21, 2018, closed Jul 16, 2019 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 16B10 Apr 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market - SSM 48908 Jun 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple device is remove… - SSM 48619 Mar 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active and the original … - 19B40 Feb 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In the affected vehicles, the single-engaging coast one-way clutch (OWC) inside the transmission may experience a weld concern. If this weld fails, it can affect the ability of the transmission to transmit torque. Loss of vehicle mobility in this applicat…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.