FORD TRANSIT 2016

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

24 Recalls

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:

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. 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:
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.
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: 10865108 Other
May 16, 2016
Defect Description:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, THE BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE CONTACT'S BREATHING BECAME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS KEPT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS DESIGNED NOT TO EXTEND ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR THE LAST TEN DAYS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, THE BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE CONTACT'S BREATHING BECAME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS KEPT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS DESIGNED NOT TO EXTEND ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR THE LAST TEN DAYS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, THE BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE CONTACT'S BREATHING BECAME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS KEPT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS DESIGNED NOT TO EXTEND ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR THE LAST TEN DAYS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10865108
Notice Date: May 16, 2016
Recall Date: May 16, 2016
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 10864356 Other
May 11, 2016
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

UNSAFE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS 2016 FORD TRANSIT T350 144"WHEELBASE WITH THE EXTENDED LENGTH, HIGH ROOF, SINGLE REAR WHEEL. UNSAFE SWAYING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN AFFECTED BY HIGH WINDS, PASSING TRUCKS OR UNEVEN ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO EXCESSIVE SWAYING THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. HAD FORD DEALER CONFIRM THAT THERE IS NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. FORD ENGINEERS HAVE NO FIX AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IT IS NOT A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT RATHER A PROBLEM THAT OCCURS EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN IN THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. IT IS A PROBLEM THAT BECAME EVIDENT RIGHT AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE (IT DID NOT DEVELOP OR WORSEN WITH TIME BUT RATHER SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW).

Corrective Action:

UNSAFE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS 2016 FORD TRANSIT T350 144"WHEELBASE WITH THE EXTENDED LENGTH, HIGH ROOF, SINGLE REAR WHEEL. UNSAFE SWAYING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN AFFECTED BY HIGH WINDS, PASSING TRUCKS OR UNEVEN ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO EXCESSIVE SWAYING THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. HAD FORD DEALER CONFIRM THAT THERE IS NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. FORD ENGINEERS HAVE NO FIX AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IT IS NOT A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT RATHER A PROBLEM THAT OCCURS EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN IN THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. IT IS A PROBLEM THAT BECAME EVIDENT RIGHT AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE (IT DID NOT DEVELOP OR WORSEN WITH TIME BUT RATHER SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW).

Additional Notes:

UNSAFE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS 2016 FORD TRANSIT T350 144"WHEELBASE WITH THE EXTENDED LENGTH, HIGH ROOF, SINGLE REAR WHEEL. UNSAFE SWAYING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN AFFECTED BY HIGH WINDS, PASSING TRUCKS OR UNEVEN ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO EXCESSIVE SWAYING THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. HAD FORD DEALER CONFIRM THAT THERE IS NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. FORD ENGINEERS HAVE NO FIX AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IT IS NOT A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT RATHER A PROBLEM THAT OCCURS EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN IN THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. IT IS A PROBLEM THAT BECAME EVIDENT RIGHT AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE (IT DID NOT DEVELOP OR WORSEN WITH TIME BUT RATHER SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW).

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10864356
Notice Date: May 11, 2016
Recall Date: May 11, 2016
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 10846248 Other
Mar 12, 2016
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE SEAT BELT LATCH RECEIVER DETACHES FROM THE ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL USE. THIS RENDERS THE SEAT BELT UNABLE TO LATCH COMPLETELY, AND RENDERS THE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE LATCH IS NOT SECURED. THIS WAS NOTED ON TWO SEPARATE BELTS IN THE REAR SEATS OF A RENTED 12-PASSENGER TRANSIT. BASED ON MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PASSENGER, IT MOST LIKELY OCCURRED BY SITTING ON THE LOWER RECEIVER WHILE HAVING A MOBILE PHONE IN THEIR BACK PANTS POCKET. ON ONE OCCASION, THE PASSENGER STATED SHE HEARD A "CRACK" OR "POP." IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE LESS THAN 150 LBS. THE PLASTIC COVERS DID NOT COMPLETELY FAIL, BUT WERE SHIFTED TOWARDS THE ANCHOR OF THE LOWER ASSEMBLY. THIS DID CREATE A SITUATION WHERE THE PASSENGER WAS UNPROTECTED.

Corrective Action:

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE SEAT BELT LATCH RECEIVER DETACHES FROM THE ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL USE. THIS RENDERS THE SEAT BELT UNABLE TO LATCH COMPLETELY, AND RENDERS THE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE LATCH IS NOT SECURED. THIS WAS NOTED ON TWO SEPARATE BELTS IN THE REAR SEATS OF A RENTED 12-PASSENGER TRANSIT. BASED ON MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PASSENGER, IT MOST LIKELY OCCURRED BY SITTING ON THE LOWER RECEIVER WHILE HAVING A MOBILE PHONE IN THEIR BACK PANTS POCKET. ON ONE OCCASION, THE PASSENGER STATED SHE HEARD A "CRACK" OR "POP." IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE LESS THAN 150 LBS. THE PLASTIC COVERS DID NOT COMPLETELY FAIL, BUT WERE SHIFTED TOWARDS THE ANCHOR OF THE LOWER ASSEMBLY. THIS DID CREATE A SITUATION WHERE THE PASSENGER WAS UNPROTECTED.

Additional Notes:

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE SEAT BELT LATCH RECEIVER DETACHES FROM THE ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL USE. THIS RENDERS THE SEAT BELT UNABLE TO LATCH COMPLETELY, AND RENDERS THE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE LATCH IS NOT SECURED. THIS WAS NOTED ON TWO SEPARATE BELTS IN THE REAR SEATS OF A RENTED 12-PASSENGER TRANSIT. BASED ON MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PASSENGER, IT MOST LIKELY OCCURRED BY SITTING ON THE LOWER RECEIVER WHILE HAVING A MOBILE PHONE IN THEIR BACK PANTS POCKET. ON ONE OCCASION, THE PASSENGER STATED SHE HEARD A "CRACK" OR "POP." IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE LESS THAN 150 LBS. THE PLASTIC COVERS DID NOT COMPLETELY FAIL, BUT WERE SHIFTED TOWARDS THE ANCHOR OF THE LOWER ASSEMBLY. THIS DID CREATE A SITUATION WHERE THE PASSENGER WAS UNPROTECTED.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10846248
Notice Date: Mar 12, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2016

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