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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:

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: 11010675 Other

Jul 26, 2017

Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

2016 FORD TRANSIT 350HD 144"WHEELBASE WITH THE EXTENDED LENGTH, HIGH ROOF, DUAL REAR WHEELS. TOOK POSSESSION OF VAN ON 05-25-17 WITH 350 MILES. HAD A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH STARTED AROUND 40 MPH AND GOT MORE INTENSE THE FASTER YOU DROVE. TOOK IT TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BALANCE CHECKED AND EACH WHEEL HAS +2 OZ (06-08-17 1025 MILES) THE WHEEL BALANCE FIXED THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION PROBLEM. THEN I NOTICED UNSAFE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS, UNSAFE SWAYING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN AFFECTED BY THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF WIND, PASSING LARGER VEHICLES AND 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. 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 AND FIXING THE WHEEL BALANCE ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11010675

Notice Date: Jul 26, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11010675 Other

Jul 26, 2017

Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11010675

Notice Date: Jul 26, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11010675 Other

Jul 26, 2017

Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11010675

Notice Date: Jul 26, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11004778 Other

Jul 12, 2017

Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

THERE ARE 2 RECALLS16S06 AND 16S13 BACK FROM MAY 2016 AND THE FORD GARAGE CANT GET PARTS AFTER A YEAR. ONE OF THE RECALLS IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE AND WE NEED THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HERT.

Corrective Action:

THERE ARE 2 RECALLS16S06 AND 16S13 BACK FROM MAY 2016 AND THE FORD GARAGE CANT GET PARTS AFTER A YEAR. ONE OF THE RECALLS IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE AND WE NEED THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HERT.

Additional Notes:

THERE ARE 2 RECALLS16S06 AND 16S13 BACK FROM MAY 2016 AND THE FORD GARAGE CANT GET PARTS AFTER A YEAR. ONE OF THE RECALLS IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE AND WE NEED THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HERT.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11004778

Notice Date: Jul 12, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 11004778 Other

Jul 12, 2017

Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

THERE ARE 2 RECALLS16S06 AND 16S13 BACK FROM MAY 2016 AND THE FORD GARAGE CANT GET PARTS AFTER A YEAR. ONE OF THE RECALLS IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE AND WE NEED THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HERT.

Corrective Action:

THERE ARE 2 RECALLS16S06 AND 16S13 BACK FROM MAY 2016 AND THE FORD GARAGE CANT GET PARTS AFTER A YEAR. ONE OF THE RECALLS IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE AND WE NEED THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HERT.

Additional Notes:

THERE ARE 2 RECALLS16S06 AND 16S13 BACK FROM MAY 2016 AND THE FORD GARAGE CANT GET PARTS AFTER A YEAR. ONE OF THE RECALLS IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE AND WE NEED THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HERT.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11004778

Notice Date: Jul 12, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10991430 Other

May 24, 2017

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE A LOCAL DEALER LOCATED AT 15330 PALMDALE RD, VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE DRIVE LINE COUPLER WAS FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVE LINE COUPLER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,641.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10991430

Notice Date: May 24, 2017
Recall Date: May 24, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10991434 Other

May 24, 2017

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SUNLAND FORD DEALER FOR INSPECTION, THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVE LINE COUPLER WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER (SHATTUCK'S AUTOMOTIVE) WHERE THE DRIVE LINE COUPLER WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER TO NOTIFY THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,410.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10991434

Notice Date: May 24, 2017
Recall Date: May 24, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10986390 Other

May 18, 2017

Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BANGING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO FORCE THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT TO AVOID STRIKING TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 60 YARDS AND CAME TO A STOP. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED AND WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 353.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10986390

Notice Date: May 18, 2017
Recall Date: May 18, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10986390 Other

May 18, 2017

Defect Description:

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10986390

Notice Date: May 18, 2017
Recall Date: May 18, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10985983 Other

1 Vehicles Affected

May 16, 2017

Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

AFTER ARRIVING HOME IN OUR 2016 FORD TRANSIT VAN, WE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND PLACED THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE PARK POSITION AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. OUR FAMILY OPENED THE DOORS AND PROCEEDED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. OUR FOUR YEAR OLD SON, HOWEVER, HAD UNBUCKLED AND TWISTED AROUND IN HIS SEAT SUCH THAT HE BECAME TRAPPED IN HIS SEAT BELT. THE MORE HE STRUGGLED TO GET FREE THE MORE IT RATCHETED TIGHT... TO THE POINT THAT HE COULDN'T BREATH. DESPITE US TRYING EVERYTHING TO FREE HIM, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE HIM. FEARING THAT HE WAS IN REAL MEDICAL DANGER, I CUT HIM FREE THEREBY RENDERING THAT SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE IN THAT THEY FAILED TO RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN THE VAN WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE DOORS WERE OPENED.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10985983

Notice Date: May 16, 2017
Recall Date: May 16, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10981385 Other

Apr 29, 2017

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

FLEX COUPLING BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE SHAFT ROUTINELY FAILS BETWEEN 30,000 - 35,000 MILES. THIS CAN CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD BE FORCED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD. ADDITIONALLY, THE FAILURE OF THE FLEX COUPLING COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THESE FAILURES ON FORD VEHICLE FORUMS AS WELL AS THE FAILURE THAT I HAVE PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED. AFTER READING OF THE NUMEROUS FAILURES, I INSPECTED THE FLEX COUPLING ON MY VEHICLE AT 30,000 MILES AND FOUND THAT THE FLEX COUPLING HAD VISIBLE CRACKS. A FAILURE OF A DRIVE LINE COMPONENT, WHICH COULD CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM, AT 30,000 MILES, IS UNACCEPTABLE IN A MODERN VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10981385

Notice Date: Apr 29, 2017
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10966253 Other

Mar 16, 2017

Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE PART WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10966253

Notice Date: Mar 16, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10945158 Other

Jan 13, 2017

Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10945158

Notice Date: Jan 13, 2017
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2017

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10898438 Other

Aug 25, 2016

Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A STAGING AREA NEAR A DEMOLITION RANGE. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THE SOUND WAVES FROM THE BLASTS.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A STAGING AREA NEAR A DEMOLITION RANGE. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THE SOUND WAVES FROM THE BLASTS.

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A STAGING AREA NEAR A DEMOLITION RANGE. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THE SOUND WAVES FROM THE BLASTS.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10898438

Notice Date: Aug 25, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2016

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10888883 Other

Jul 27, 2016

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT WAS IN "LIMP MODE". THROTTLE BODY FAILURE.

Corrective Action:

DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT WAS IN "LIMP MODE". THROTTLE BODY FAILURE.

Additional Notes:

DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT WAS IN "LIMP MODE". THROTTLE BODY FAILURE.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10888883

Notice Date: Jul 27, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2016

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10888884 Other

Jul 27, 2016

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, VAN STALLED ON HIGHWAY, NO FORWARD MOTION. VAN RESTARTED BUT WAS IN "LIMP MODE". THROTTLE BODY ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, VAN STALLED ON HIGHWAY, NO FORWARD MOTION. VAN RESTARTED BUT WAS IN "LIMP MODE". THROTTLE BODY ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, VAN STALLED ON HIGHWAY, NO FORWARD MOTION. VAN RESTARTED BUT WAS IN "LIMP MODE". THROTTLE BODY ISSUE.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10888884

Notice Date: Jul 27, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2016

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10884479 Other

Jul 13, 2016

Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE DASH DINGED AND SAID ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW. THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER WHILE VEHICLES WERE GOING AROUND HIM. FORD SAYS THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE WHEN A PART GOES BAD SO THE ENGINE DOESN'T GET DAMAGED. THE THROTTLE BODY HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO WARNING. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10884479

Notice Date: Jul 13, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2016

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10884631 Other

Jul 13, 2016

Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE WILL STOP ACCEPTING ACCELERATOR COMMANDS RANDOMLY. IT WILL REFUSE TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. THERE HAVE BEEN 4 OF THESE VEHICLES IN OUR FLEET DO THIS. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT TO ACCOMMODATE THE DRIVERS EVEN GOING SO FAR AS TO STATE IT COULD BE WEEKS BEFORE EVEN DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS TO COVER THE FACT HAT THEY HAVE THE THROTTLE BODIES NEEDED TO REPAIR THIS COMPLAINT ON BACKORDER. IF ON A FREEWAY THIS IS A DANGEROUS FAILURE THAT WOULD COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF ALL ON BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE ON A CITY STREET.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10884631

Notice Date: Jul 13, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2016

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10884631 Other

Jul 13, 2016

Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10884631

Notice Date: Jul 13, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2016

Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 10884631 Other

Jul 13, 2016

Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 10884631

Notice Date: Jul 13, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2016

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