2016 Ford econoline
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Ford econoline is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2016 Ford econoline at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 Ford econoline recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2016 Ford econoline common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Internal transmission failure Closed
By letter dated June 10, 2019, Ford Motor Company notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission. Following the receipt of consumer complaints alleging transmission failures in vehicles built with a 5R110W transmission, NHTSA opened this investigation to assess the manufacture…
NHTSA #PE18010 · Power Train · opened Aug 2018 · closed Jul 2019An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 4
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
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 removed,…
Bulletin SSM 48908 · Equipment, Electrical System · Jun 2020SSM 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 keys c…
Bulletin SSM 48619 · Electrical System · Mar 2020In 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 application m…
Bulletin 19B40 · Power Train · Feb 2020In 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
Bulletin 16B10 · Electrical System · Apr 2016Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ECONOLINE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford econoline. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Powertrain
Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the transmission could cause a loss of power to the drive wheels. Note: This problem affects vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission and 5.4 L engine. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash. For an ambulance, a loss of power could also cause a delay in patient care. Corrective Actions: Fo…
Transport Canada #2019283 · Jun 2019Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Ford econoline
The Ford E-Series is a range of full-size vans produced by the Ford Motor Company since 1961. Introduced as a replacement for the Ford F-Series panel van, the line has spanned four generations. Sold in both retail and commercial markets, the E-Series has been offered as passenger and cargo vans, as well as in cutaway and stripped-chassis configurations.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.