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2016 Ford E-450 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 17
Latest campaign: May 29, 2019

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, other	2	Apr 21, 2017	17V269000 17V170000
Electrical system	2	Jan 28, 2016	16V046000 15V710000
Equipment	1	May 29, 2019	19V401000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 29, 2019Latest campaign


May 29, 201919V401000	Equipment The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V401000 What's wrong VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed. Risk The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400. Filed under E-450 Campaign NHTSA 19V401000 · May 29, 2019
Apr 21, 201717V269000	Fuel system, other An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V269000 What's wrong National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off. Risk An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Remedy National Fleet will notify owners, and Roush dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177, or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. National Fleet's number for this recall is VR. Filed under E-450 Campaign NHTSA 17V269000 · Apr 21, 2017
Mar 13, 201717V170000	Fuel system, other An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V170000 What's wrong Roush CleanTech, LLC (Roush) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roush-modified Ford E-450, F59, F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with certain Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off. Risk An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Roush has notified owners, and dealers will replace the fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. Roush's number for this recall is VR. Filed under E-450 Roush Propane Campaign NHTSA 17V170000 · Mar 13, 2017
Jan 28, 201616V046000	Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V046000 What's 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. Risk If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under E-450 Campaign NHTSA 16V046000 · Jan 28, 2016
Oct 27, 201515V710000	Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V710000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes. Risk If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32. Filed under E-450 Campaign NHTSA 15V710000 · Oct 27, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: E-450, E-450 Roush Propane. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component17

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

17Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Structure	6	35	0	0	0
Unknown or other	3	18	0	0	1
Service brakes	2	12	1	0	0
Tires	2	12	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	6	1	0	0
Suspension	1	6	0	0	0
Steering	1	6	0	0	0
Power train	1	6	1	0	0
Electrical system	1	6	0	1	0
Equipment	1	6	0	0	0
Wheels	1	6	0	0	0
Hydraulic	1	6	0	0	0
Engine	1	6	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Vehicle speed control
“The contact rented a 2016 U-Haul E450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle…”
Filed 12/29/2025 · ODI 11707508
Structure
“Driver’s side extended towing mirror (Ford e450 Class C RV) began closing back toward door while on interstate at normal speed.”
Filed 07/02/2021 · ODI 11423272
Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450 trailered to a 2016 coachmen leprechaun travel trailer. The contact stated that the ford chassis was unable to handle the weight of the rv.”
Filed 05/06/2021 · ODI 11415384

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2016 Ford E-450 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford E-450 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford E-450. The most recent, 19V401000 (reported May 29, 2019), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Ford E-450 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, other, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Ford E-450?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Ford E-450?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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