Ford recall: Electrical system
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.
What could happen
If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford E-350 2016
- Ford E-450 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V046000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 28, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 19, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 75
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 3, 2014 to Dec 10, 2015
- Part
- Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
- Maker's own recall number
- 16S01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine Nov 17, 2025
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 9, 2024
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 14, 2022
- Ford recall: Power train Oct 20, 2022
- Ford recall: Equipment May 27, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.