The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V710000·Announced 2015-10-27

Ford Recalls 2016 E-350 and E-450 Vans for Trailer Brake Defect

Ford is recalling 2016 E-350 and E-450 vans because the trailer brake controller may fail to actuate trailer brakes, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a functional defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or specific NHTSA classification that would mandate a higher severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured between November 3, 2014, and September 1, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The recall affects 65 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes. If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FORD E-450, E-350
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
65

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • E-450
  • E-350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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