Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 E-350 are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #DOR-B8H4Z-11

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148818

      This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Read More »

    TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB 16-0168

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094592

      SOME 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 RELATED SYMPTOMS. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 46295

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095154

      TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. Read More »

    • TSB #16L02

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076524

      Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update REASON FOR THIS ACTION In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #16L02

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076303

      Engine and Motorhome Prep Package Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information Read More »

    • TSB #16L02

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076524

      Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update REASON FOR THIS ACTION In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #SSM 52314

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251934

      During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47976

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160931

      On 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 not applied from the factory. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47823

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155574

      Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #16-0057

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183758

      Some 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 or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160057

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205022

      Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700 Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SSM 51854

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241626

      Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SSM 46451

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099463

      2009-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVE AN UPDATED MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY OVERHAUL PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 307-01 FOR MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY (7A100) OVERHAUL PROCEDURES. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SSM 51854

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241626

      Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51849

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241547

      Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46900

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127405

      Some 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 procedure not being properly completed. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 16-0168

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094592

      SOME 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 RELATED SYMPTOMS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 48123

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164497

      For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47850

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159489

      Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47824

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155575

      Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46900

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127405

      Some 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 procedure not being properly completed. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-16-0091

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081002

      SOME 2016 E-SERIES CUTAWAY VEHICLES BUILT ON 10/1/2015 AND THROUGH 2/26/2016 MAY EXHIBIT A CARGO BOX COURTESY LAMP WHICH REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION DUE TO A WIRING HARNESS CONCERN. Read More »

    • TSB #16B10

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183749

      In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160057

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205022

      Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700 Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #TSB-16-0091

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081002

      SOME 2016 E-SERIES CUTAWAY VEHICLES BUILT ON 10/1/2015 AND THROUGH 2/26/2016 MAY EXHIBIT A CARGO BOX COURTESY LAMP WHICH REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION DUE TO A WIRING HARNESS CONCERN. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

    • TSB #SSM-45869

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081013

      2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SSM-45869

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081013

      2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #SSM 48130

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164508

      Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #SSM 48130

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164508

      Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #SSM 46153

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091003

      SETTING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SSM 52476

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254138

      All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ... Read More »

    • TSB #16L02

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183751

      In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #SSM 47009

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138524

      The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #16L02

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076303

      Engine and Motorhome Prep Package Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information Read More »

    • TSB #16L02

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076524

      Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update REASON FOR THIS ACTION In all of the affected vehicles, the two VECI labels contain incorrect Frontal Area information. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #SSM 47850

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159489

      Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »