2016 Ford E-150: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Ford E-150: 1 recall, 8 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #19V271000 · 2019 · 4 vehicles
What's wrong: Mobility specialists, Inc. (mobility specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford e-150 and transit vans modified to be equipped with ricon s-series and k-series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam May fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Why it matters: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Mobility specialists, working with ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (2): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2), steering problems (2).
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seats (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2016 Ford E-150 has 8 owner complaints, ranking #25 of 29 E-150 model years for complaints (well below the 34 average). Complaints peaked in 2016 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 6,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (8 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2016 Ford E-150. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Ford E-150 problems?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (3), steering (2), other / unknown (2).
Where can I get a 2016 Ford E-150 repair manual?
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