The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the steering damper, drag link, connecting rod, and ball joint; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Ford E-250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Ford E-250 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical E-250 year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Ford E-250 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2016 Ford E-250
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Ford E-250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2016 Ford E-250
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Ford E-250: every year compared
All E-250 years2016 Ford E-250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford E-250 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 2,466 | 15 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Escape | 1,194 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Edge | 932 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition | 217 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition EL | 181 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Energi | 46 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford E-450 | 17 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Hev | 14 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Ford E-250
Does the 2016 Ford E-250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Ford E-250 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford E-250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Ford E-250 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 24, 2022 and the latest on May 24, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Ford E-250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford E-250 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford E-250 years have the most complaints?
2005 (11), 2006 (11), 2013 (11). See every Ford E-250 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford E-250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data