Ford E-350, E-450 (2016): Electrical system
Recall 16V046000 · Jan 28, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
75
vehicles affected
75
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V046000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2016
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 75
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Integrated trailer brake control
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V046000?
2 models: Ford E-350 (2016), Ford E-450 (2016), about 75 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V046000?
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.
What can happen?
If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.