2016 Ford E-350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Ford E-350, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The automatic transmission shifter control cable contacts the parking brake pedal assembly, therefore when applying/releasing the parking brake the cable is getting chaffed.”
NHTSA complaint #11075773, filed 2018-03, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to Ford Campaign Number:19B40 (Coast Clutch Cylinder and One-Way Clutch Replacement). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11536278, filed 2023-08, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10241547Aug 8, 2023Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement…
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 10155574Feb 22, 2019Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset…
- 10099463Mar 14, 20172009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section…
- 10094592Dec 16, 2016Some 2016-2017 e-series 350/450 vehicles equipped without a traction control switch and built on or before 17-feb-2016 may have traction control function or traction control…
- 10183758Apr 5, 2016Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift® transmission and a transmission built on…
- 10205022Dec 15, 2015Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 25% |
| 2011 | 3 | 16% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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