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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 21V631000 SAFETY RECALL

30 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Aug 11, 2021

Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Potential Risk:

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 21S39

Notice Date: Mar 14, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2021

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 19V767000 SAFETY RECALL

293.6K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Oct 25, 2019

Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

Potential Risk:

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 19S38

Notice Date: Apr 1, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2019

New England Wheels

NHTSA Campaign: 19V333000 SAFETY RECALL

544 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Apr 29, 2019

Safety Issue:

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 18E-076

Notice Date: May 27, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2019

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 19V329000 SAFETY RECALL

360 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Apr 26, 2019

Safety Issue:

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 18E-076

Recall Date: Apr 26, 2019

Mobility Transportation Services

NHTSA Campaign: 19V313000 SAFETY RECALL

2.1K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Apr 18, 2019

Safety Issue:

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: May 19, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2019

Mobility Specialists, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 19V271000 SAFETY RECALL

4 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Apr 3, 2019

Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:

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.

FREE Recall Solution:

Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 18E-044

Recall Date: Apr 3, 2019

Cabot Coach Builders Inc Dba Royale

NHTSA Campaign: 19V247000 SAFETY RECALL

4 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 28, 2019

Safety Issue:

Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: Jun 6, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2019

Vantage Mobility International, Llc

NHTSA Campaign: 19V238000 SAFETY RECALL

12 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 26, 2019

Safety Issue:

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: Mar 25, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2019

Transitworks

NHTSA Campaign: 19V229000 SAFETY RECALL

776 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 22, 2019

Safety Issue:

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: Dec 19, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2019

Quality Van Sales, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 19V205000 SAFETY RECALL

471 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 18, 2019

Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

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.

Additional Details:

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.Please provide the following information:

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: Mar 21, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2019

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 19V183000 SAFETY RECALL

137 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019

Safety Issue:

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Potential Risk:

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.

FREE Recall Solution:

Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: RICON RECALL RI61396

Notice Date: Apr 24, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019

Prime-time Specialty Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign: 19V332000 SAFETY RECALL

90 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 1, 2019

Safety Issue:

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: Nov 16, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2019

Xl Hybrids Inc

NHTSA Campaign: 19V103000 SAFETY RECALL

174 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Feb 21, 2019

Safety Issue:

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

Potential Risk:

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

FREE Recall Solution:

XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: Apr 15, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 21, 2019

National Van Builders, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 18V782000 SAFETY RECALL

475 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Nov 6, 2018

Safety Issue:

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, 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."

Potential Risk:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD

Notice Date: Nov 26, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2018

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 18V275000 SAFETY RECALL

25.7K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Apr 30, 2018

Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

Potential Risk:

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 17S34-S1

Notice Date: May 18, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 30, 2018

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 17V668000 SAFETY RECALL

65.2K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Oct 23, 2017

Safety Issue:

Potential Risk:

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 17S34

Notice Date: Feb 9, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2017

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 17V408000 SAFETY RECALL

373K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Jun 26, 2017

Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

Potential Risk:

FREE Recall Solution:

Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S15.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 17S15

Notice Date: Jun 20, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2017

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 16V618000 SAFETY RECALL

2K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016

Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.

Potential Risk:

If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 16S32

Notice Date: Oct 14, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 16V188000 SAFETY RECALL

37.1K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Apr 4, 2016

Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.

Potential Risk:

A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 16S13

Notice Date: May 18, 2016
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2016

Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign: 16V111000 SAFETY RECALL

49K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Feb 25, 2016

Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched.

Potential Risk:

An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify or replace the seat belt buckles, depending on their location in the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S06.

Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 16S06

Notice Date: May 18, 2016
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2016

Consumer Complaints

183 Complaints

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11677059 Other

Jul 29, 2025

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Ford automotive previously repaired the flexible driveshaft coupling, on my vehicle at about 57k miles, under recall 19S38. That exact same part failed prematurely, yesterday, at about 110k miles. I just contacted Ford and they said it was a permanent fix and no further recalls have been issued.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11677059

Notice Date: Jul 29, 2025
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11672424 Other

Jul 10, 2025

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into drive(D), and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was severed in two and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11672424

Notice Date: Jul 10, 2025
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11661010 Other

1 Vehicles Affected

May 14, 2025

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The contact is a lawyer whose client owned a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the drive shaft coupling detached from the transmission. The contact stated that the air bags deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated that he sustained head and back injuries. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The contact mentioned the seat belt retracking was unknown. The contact mentioned the vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related to the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was unknown.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11661010

Notice Date: May 14, 2025
Recall Date: May 14, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11658821 Other

May 4, 2025

Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I was driving for approximately 6 hours in the rain. When I returned to my home location and filled my vehicle,I only got 14 mpg. Nirmally 17-19mpg. So I figured its been a while since Ive changed thecair filter. So I proceeded to change the air filter. It was completeky saturated with water.I am surprised I made it back through the mountanious area w no cell phone connectivety w passengers. I research what I believe is the oroblem The air intake is located directly behind the front grill next to passenger side headlamp. It has a plastic tube (as a air tunnel) that goes into the botton of the air intake bosmx, in which the filter is on to, letting aur to get through to the engine. From the firce of driving, raining and the engine sucking in air. It almost cacumed the rain into as well. The air intake needs to be revised. Befire a engine stall occurs and loss power and control.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11658821

Notice Date: May 4, 2025
Recall Date: May 4, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11652916 Other

Apr 5, 2025

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Recurring Intermittent abrupt downshifting to first gear at highway speeds.

Corrective Action:

Recurring Intermittent abrupt downshifting to first gear at highway speeds.

Additional Notes:

Recurring Intermittent abrupt downshifting to first gear at highway speeds.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11652916

Notice Date: Apr 5, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11651876 Other

Mar 31, 2025

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11651876

Notice Date: Mar 31, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11651876 Other

Mar 31, 2025

Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11651876

Notice Date: Mar 31, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11651880 Other

Mar 31, 2025

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

DRIVING DOWN THE HWYWAY THE TRANSMISSION WILL KICK OUT OF SIXTH GEAR . SOMETIMES IT GOES TO FIFTH. SOMETIMES IT GOES TO FORTH. SOMETIMES IT JUST DISCONNECTS. IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM YOU Are reporting on with the F150. MINE IS THE SAME YEAR AND THE SAME MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION AS THE F150 BUT I HAVE THE TRANSIT VAN T350. WHEN IT DOES THIS IT SAYS MOTOR FAILURE ON THE DASH, SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. BUT IT IS NOT THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR IS RUNNING FINE. IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENS EVERY 30 TO 70 MILES OF DRIVING FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WILL FORD FIX IT OR DO I HAVE TO.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11651880

Notice Date: Mar 31, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11651163 Other

Mar 27, 2025

Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle while turning to the left or the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the front driver's side seat belt failed to latch securely. The "Seat Belt" warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11651163

Notice Date: Mar 27, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11651163 Other

Mar 27, 2025

Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11651163

Notice Date: Mar 27, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11644306 Other

Feb 22, 2025

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I was going up hill and I heard a pop and smoke started to come out form the center console and then the truck burst into flames

Corrective Action:

I was going up hill and I heard a pop and smoke started to come out form the center console and then the truck burst into flames

Additional Notes:

I was going up hill and I heard a pop and smoke started to come out form the center console and then the truck burst into flames

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11644306

Notice Date: Feb 22, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11638666 Other

Jan 26, 2025

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Failed Reductant Heater, poor SCR performance (requiring a new SCR) and EGR failure at 8 years, 132k miles

Corrective Action:

Failed Reductant Heater, poor SCR performance (requiring a new SCR) and EGR failure at 8 years, 132k miles

Additional Notes:

Failed Reductant Heater, poor SCR performance (requiring a new SCR) and EGR failure at 8 years, 132k miles

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11638666

Notice Date: Jan 26, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 26, 2025

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11630627 Other

1 Vehicles Affected

Dec 13, 2024

Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I was not made aware of the recall. The driveshaft separated while I was driving, causing significant damage to other parts of the vehicle, including the transmission, motor and transmission mount, cooling, electrical and brake and transmission lines, oil and fuel parts, and much more underneath the van. This happened after a very brief hard vibration moments before it “exploded” and sent me flying into the air and coming to a very quick stop, which also caused medical issues. Ford is refusing to repair all that their recalled part damaged claiming they “notified me” but I haven’t received such notice. I stay up on all maintenance and repairs for my van, and the dealership acknowledged that when looking at the vehicle history reports.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11630627

Notice Date: Dec 13, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11630627 Other

1 Vehicles Affected

Dec 13, 2024

Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11630627

Notice Date: Dec 13, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11630627 Other

1 Vehicles Affected

Dec 13, 2024

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11630627

Notice Date: Dec 13, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11629699 Other

Dec 9, 2024

Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Unknown •How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Van completely shuts down, lights on dashboard shut off, can’t not accelerate or brake, and hazard lights do not turn on. •Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Problem could not be reproduce at Ford the second time. The first time this happened, the Van was serviced at Ford for over 2 months for the same issues. •Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has been serviced by Penske & Ford. •Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lights or messages, these issues comes up randomly and shuts the vehicle down completely.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11629699

Notice Date: Dec 9, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11629699 Other

Dec 9, 2024

Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11629699

Notice Date: Dec 9, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11629699 Other

Dec 9, 2024

Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11629699

Notice Date: Dec 9, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11620054 Other

Oct 16, 2024

Defect Description:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the message "High Temperature - Pull Over Safely" was displayed. The contact stated that upon decelerating, the temperature gauge dropped, then started fluctuating from normal to high temperature. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact stated while driving to the dealer the following day, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the EGR was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact of Ford Campaign Number: 18M06; which the contact related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the campaign had expired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11620054

Notice Date: Oct 16, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11615047 Other

Sep 17, 2024

Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that there was a loud squeaking noise while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,419.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11615047

Notice Date: Sep 17, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2024

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