MYRModel Year Report

2016 Ford E-350

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2016 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:50:22.530Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1986: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2008: 38 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2016: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19861
19881
19891
199119
199241
199343
199451
199569
199650
199779
199863
199972
200059
200152
200253
200346
200446
200555
200653
200718
200838
20099
201016
201118
201216
201313
201417
20157
20165
201713
20183
20193
20202
202120
202214
20231
20241
20251
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 5 total reports mention: power train.

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THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CONTROL CABLE CONTACTS THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THEREFORE WHEN APPLYING/RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE THE CABLE IS GETTING CHAFFED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180302

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS ROUTED THROUGH THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE TIRE CONTACTS IT DURING NORMAL STEERING/SUSPENSION MOVEMENTS AND IS CHAFFING THE CABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180302

SEATS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.

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VEHICLE IS UPFIITTED BY MORGAN OLSON WITH SEATS BY FREEDMAN SEATING. THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE SEAT BASE FALLS OUT AND THE SEAT FALLS TO ITS LOWEST POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OF OUR FLEET TRUCKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180320

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151110 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 15V710000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160219 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 16V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190321 — seats

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.

Remedy: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

Campaign 19V205000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V710000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V046000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V205000 (seats) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2008 ● 1992 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1999 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Ford E-350 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford E-350?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford E-350 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.