2016 Ford E-350 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Ford E-350.

20152017
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2016 Ford E-350 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford E-350.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2016 Ford E-350

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~611 vehicles.

19V205000Seats
~471 affected

Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

16V046000Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~75 affected

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.

15V710000Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~65 affected

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.

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2016 Ford E-350 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Ford E-350 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Ford E-350 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Ford E-350?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Seat-Related Issues (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 611 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Ford E-350?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford E-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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