The 2016 Ford E-150 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the…
Consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
3
STEERING
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SEATS
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“1. Vehicle clunk and lurch forward right before it reaches complete stop. 2. With fully aligned wheels, the steering wheel can not be centered when going straight. Vehicle wanders on perfectly leveled road.”
“1. Vehicle clunk and lurch forward right before it reaches complete stop. 2. With fully aligned wheels, the steering wheel can not be centered when going straight. Vehicle wanders on perfectly leveled road.”
“Driving on santa fe blvd in denver co. Was coming to a red light, pressed the brakes and they went to the floor, swerved into next lane with cars further away, and avoided a crash as the light changed.. This is a very heavy traffic area and I am lucky to not have caused a accident involving…”
“Intermittent brake failure. Brakes feel "spongy". Car slowed slightly, however pedal was pressed to the floor, with no immediate response in braking.”
“The electronics on the dash reset, causing the radio to malfunction and other related issues with date, time and radio programs, dimming controls, and unknown other issues. The dealer resets, but I have too keep returning for corrections. This must be completed by a third party. This is not…”
“The electronics on the dash reset, causing the radio to malfunction and other related issues with date, time and radio programs, dimming controls, and unknown other issues. The dealer resets, but I have too keep returning for corrections. This must be completed by a third party. This is not…”
“I purchased my truck june 18th 2016. After the first couple of days the radio started going off for periods of time. The radio work probably half of the time. I finally had time to bring it in and ford tells me they are aware of the issue, but do not know how to fix this yet. A radio is a every…”
“This is a general complaint against all new blue and brighter headlights. They are a safety hazard. Especially in the new f 150 and similar big pick up trucks when one is behind you, they are higher than your car and it is like shining a spotlight in your car. Will temporality blind you. When one…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Ford E-150 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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