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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: 11402505 Other

Mar 11, 2021

Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

3/11/2021, TOOK TRANSIT TO DEALER ON MARCH 9, 2021,,, FOR HUMMING COMING FROM RADIO WHEN TURNED ON, FOR RECALL ON DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING. AND ADDITIONAL NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY OVER 60 MPH PLUS... GOES AWAY WHEN LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND EXITING EXPRESSWAY. DEALER HAD VEHICLE SINCE 3/9/2021. TOLD ME TODAY THEY FIXED THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING, THEN THEY CAME UP WITH ISSUE ON FRONT TIRES AND HAD TO ROTATE THEM.. ONLY 24K ON VEHICLE SINCE NEW... NOW NEW ISSUE ABOUT SOME SORT OF RATTLE WITH THE FRONT END... ETC..AND THAT CAR PULLS TO RIGHT? AND THAT THEY CANNOT FIX PROBLEM AS OF TODAY,,, WORKING WITH FORD,, LOOKS LIIKE THEY WANT TO KEEP VEHICLE....UNTIL ?? FIXED??? ACCORDING TO GOOGLE,,, LOOKING UP FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH 2016 / 250 FORD TRANSIT CARGO VAN... LOTS OF ISSUES THERE FROM OTHER TRANSIT OWNERS. SAME ISSUE.. POSSIBLE ISSUE RELATED TO SAME FRONT END PROBLEMS... WHEN FORD SHIPS THE TRANSIT TO DEALERS,,,ASSUME THAT VEHICLE IS BEING TIED DOWM TO DELIVERY CARRIER FLAT BED AUTO CARRIER,,, IN NOSE DOWN POSITION AND WITH EXTREAM TIE DOWNS... THAT WHEN THE CARRIER HIS THE HIGHWAY, AND THE VEHICLES START BOUNCING, AND ALL THE WEIGHT IS ON THE FRONT END... CAUSING ALL THIS DAMAGE... FRONT END ALIGNMENT CANNOT FIX IT... SOME ARE SAYING THAT THE ** SUBFRAME** IS BENT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.... LOOKS LIKE POSSIBLE LIMINE TIME??? TIME TO RECALL ALL TRANSIT'S AGAIN FOR THIS ISSUE. ALSO LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION ABOUT THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE COMES OUT SHORT FROM THE END OF THE BUMPER ( SEVERAL FEET,,,) AND SHOULD COME ALL THE WAY TO THE END OF THE VEHICLE AND OR TO AREA BEHIND THE REAR WHEEL AND EVEN WITH THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO KEEP EXHAUST FUMES AWAY FROM GETTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE....

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11402505

Notice Date: Mar 11, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2021

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11402505 Other

Mar 11, 2021

Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11402505

Notice Date: Mar 11, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2021

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11394892 Other

Feb 5, 2021

Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Consequences:

SIDE SLIDING DOOR HINGES HAVE BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING AND UNRESOLVED ISSUE WITH THE SIDE DOOR. THE SIDE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND CURRENTLY WILL NOT CLOSE OR LATCH MAKING IT UNDRIVEABLE AS IT WILL SLIDE OPEN IF ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. CAR WAS PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR THAT WOULD NOT LATCH.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11394892

Notice Date: Feb 5, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2021

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11394892 Other

Feb 5, 2021

Defect Description:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11394892

Notice Date: Feb 5, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2021

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11390790 Other

Jan 30, 2021

Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

ONE OF THE REAR SEATBELTS WILL NOT LATCH, RENDERING THAT SEAT UNUSABLE. THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE MADE AT THE SAME ASSEMBLY PLANT, ASSEMBLED DURING THE LISTED TIME PERIOD, YET MY VEHICLE DOES NOT SHOW THAT IT IS COVERED BY THIS RECALL. THE DESCRIPTION IN THAT RECALL MATCHES EXACTLY THE PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CALL FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS RESULTED IN BEING HUNG UP ON DESPITE THIS OCURRING DURING THEIR LISTED BUSINESS HOURS.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11390790

Notice Date: Jan 30, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2021

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11385045 Other

Dec 26, 2020

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SYNC 3 SYSTEM FREEZE AND DOES NOT LET YOU UP DATE. THE GPS FREEZE , PHONE CALL ARE DROP, BLUETOOTH DO NOT CONNECT AND SOME TIME WHEN IS CONNECTED DISCONNECT CASE.

Corrective Action:

SYNC 3 SYSTEM FREEZE AND DOES NOT LET YOU UP DATE. THE GPS FREEZE , PHONE CALL ARE DROP, BLUETOOTH DO NOT CONNECT AND SOME TIME WHEN IS CONNECTED DISCONNECT CASE.

Additional Notes:

SYNC 3 SYSTEM FREEZE AND DOES NOT LET YOU UP DATE. THE GPS FREEZE , PHONE CALL ARE DROP, BLUETOOTH DO NOT CONNECT AND SOME TIME WHEN IS CONNECTED DISCONNECT CASE.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11385045

Notice Date: Dec 26, 2020
Recall Date: Dec 26, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11383557 Other

Dec 15, 2020

Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

FUEL DOOR BROKEN AT UPPER HINGE. COMMON PART FAILURE FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

Corrective Action:

FUEL DOOR BROKEN AT UPPER HINGE. COMMON PART FAILURE FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

Additional Notes:

FUEL DOOR BROKEN AT UPPER HINGE. COMMON PART FAILURE FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11383557

Notice Date: Dec 15, 2020
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11383557 Other

Dec 15, 2020

Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

FUEL DOOR BROKEN AT UPPER HINGE. COMMON PART FAILURE FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

Corrective Action:

FUEL DOOR BROKEN AT UPPER HINGE. COMMON PART FAILURE FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

Additional Notes:

FUEL DOOR BROKEN AT UPPER HINGE. COMMON PART FAILURE FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11383557

Notice Date: Dec 15, 2020
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11378466 Other

Dec 8, 2020

Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD A TEMPORARY FIX FOR A RECALL REPAIR FOR A DRIVE SHAFT FLEXIBLE COUPLING DONE BACK ON 11/2017. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT THE DEALER WYATT JOHNSON FORD 646 THOMPSON LN, NASHVILLE, TN 37204 (615) 244-3615. THE ISSUE RECURRED AGAIN IN 09/2018 WHEN THE PART WAS DISCOVERED TO BE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER UNKNOWN DEALER TO DO ANOTHER TEMPORARY REPAIR SINCE THE PERMANENT RECALL REPAIR PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE YET. THE TEMPORARY REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. THE ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY 12/07/20 AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE SHOWN TO BE COMPLETED AND THEY WOULD NOT COMPLETE THE REPAIRS AT NO COST. THE PERMANENT REPAIR SOLUTION CAME OUT IN 10/2019 BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THE CONTACT'S CASE WAS CLOSED OUT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED AND WOULD NOT ASSIST IN THE PERMANENT REPAIR FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRED AS A RESULT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,412.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11378466

Notice Date: Dec 8, 2020
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11377067 Other

Nov 30, 2020

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

DEALERSHIP (WICKSTROM FORD LINCOLN) IN BARRINGTON IL REFUSES TO REPAID MY VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL (CODE: GEUXOIM). I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT ON 9/22/2020 AND THE DEALERSHIP SENT ME HOME BECAUSE THE PART NEEDS TO BE ORDERED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PARTS ARRIVE. DEALERSHIP NEVER CALLED, I CALLED TWICE ON 11/25/2020 AND LEFT A MESSAGE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT CALLED.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11377067

Notice Date: Nov 30, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11375009 Other

Nov 17, 2020

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V767000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER FULLERTON FORD LOCATED AT 1044 U.S. ROUTE 22 EAST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876 WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11375009

Notice Date: Nov 17, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11375009 Other

Nov 17, 2020

Defect Description:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Consequences:

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11375009

Notice Date: Nov 17, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11374856 Other

Nov 16, 2020

Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

THE DRIVELINE BROKER FROM IT'S HOLDING MOUNT WHILE DRIVING AND TANGLED UP THE FUEL LINE AND BRAKE LINES GOING TO THE REAR OF THE VAN. MAKING THE VAN LOSE POWER AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ANYMORE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. ALSO THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THE REAR FLEX JOINT WHICH THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAS RECOGNIZED BUT ARE REFUSING TO PAY FOR THE TOTAL REPAIR. HOW IS THAT FAIR? IT IS FORD'S DESIGN FLAW THAT MADE THIS HAPPEN.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11374856

Notice Date: Nov 16, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11374856 Other

Nov 16, 2020

Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11374856

Notice Date: Nov 16, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11374856 Other

Nov 16, 2020

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11374856

Notice Date: Nov 16, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11353138 Other

Sep 4, 2020

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED, IN TRAFFIC ON I95 IN FLORIDA THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. IT DID START AGAIN.NO DASH LIGHTS NO WARNING JUST TURNED OFF.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED, IN TRAFFIC ON I95 IN FLORIDA THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. IT DID START AGAIN.NO DASH LIGHTS NO WARNING JUST TURNED OFF.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED, IN TRAFFIC ON I95 IN FLORIDA THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. IT DID START AGAIN.NO DASH LIGHTS NO WARNING JUST TURNED OFF.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11353138

Notice Date: Sep 4, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11350078 Other

Aug 18, 2020

Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE LAST ROW OF THE TWELVE PASSENGER VAN FAILED TO LATCH. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO COUGHLIN FORD OF CIRCLEVILLE (24001 US-23, CIRCLEVILLE, OH 43113) TO BE SERVICED FOR ANOTHER RECALL. WHILE AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELTS AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO WHETHER THE SEAT BELTS WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V111000 (SEAT BELTS) WHICH HE LINKED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED BACK THE SAME DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED MULTIPLE TIMES TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER BUT EACH TIME THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON AN EXTENDED HOLD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,200.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11350078

Notice Date: Aug 18, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11343818 Other

Aug 7, 2020

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

FLEXIBLE COUPLING CONNECTING TO DRIVESHAFT DAMAGED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 70 MPH. LOUD BOOM UNDERNEATH OF DRIVER SEAT. VEHICLE STARTS TO MAKE NOISE LIKE YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED. IT ALSO SHAKES WHEN GOING FROM 0 TO 40 MPH THEN IT GOES AWAY. LUCKY IT DID NOT FALL APART. THIS RECALL MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY FORD AND ENFORCE IT TO BE FIXED ASAP TO ALL VEHICLE WITH SUCH ISSUE.

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Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11343818

Notice Date: Aug 7, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 7, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11340849 Other

Jul 22, 2020

Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED KELLER FORD, INC. (3385 ALPINE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, (616) 784-6600) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROOF RACK PLUG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11340849

Notice Date: Jul 22, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2020

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11339310 Other

Jul 14, 2020

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 15 MPH. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V767000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11339310

Notice Date: Jul 14, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2020

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