Vehicle recall 16V046000 · January 28, 2016
Ford E-350 and E-450
The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2016
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16S01
- Owner notification
- February 19, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E-350 (2016): 2016
- Ford E-450 (2016): 2016
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