How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Econoline have?

The 2016 Ford Econoline has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Ford Econoline has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Ford Econoline?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2016 Ford Econoline Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ford Econoline has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,868 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 19V432000 2019-06-10 3,868 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Transferring occupants of a disabled school bus or ambulance to another vehicle increases their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS

SUSPENSION

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Rear tail lites take on water and become inop. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-06-15

“Please see details outlined in attached jpg file. This impacts, tires, shock absorber's and rear axle weight capacities.*dt*jb”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-08-24

“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.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2016-06-30

Defect investigations

Investigation PE18010 Opened 2018-08-21 · closed 2019-07-16

Internal transmission failure

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…

Sources & methodology

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 Econoline as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.