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Campaign 19V432 Posted June 10, 2019 3,868 units

2009-2016 Ford Econoline Recall 19V432: Coast Clutch

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V432 covers 3,868 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles with school bus or ambulance prep. A franchised Ford dealer fixes the clutch for free.

Ford is recalling 3,868 2009-2016 Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package because a coast clutch weld can fail and cut drive power. Sudden loss of drive power increases crash risk, and Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The 5R110W automatic transmission in affected 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles sends engine power from the 5.4L engine to the wheels. Inside that transmission, the coast clutch helps manage power as the vehicle changes or holds gears. The one-way clutch controls how load is applied to that clutch during operation.

On these Econolines, the single-engaging one-way clutch can load the coast clutch cylinder unevenly. That uneven load adds stress to a weld inside the coast clutch cylinder. Over time, the weld fatigues and fails. When that happens, the transmission loses drive power, so pressing the accelerator no longer moves the vehicle as expected.

The driver can notice a delay before the transmission engages after shifting into gear. The check engine light can also turn on before the vehicle loses motive power.

Who's affected?

The scope runs year by year from 2009 through 2016, with automatic transmission and clutch assembly listings for each model year.

2009 Ford Econoline automatic transmission
2009 Ford Econoline powertrain
2010 Ford Econoline automatic transmission
2010 Ford Econoline powertrain
2016 Ford Econoline automatic transmission
Units affected3,868

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.

What's the safety risk?

A sudden loss of drive power increases crash risk. If an affected Econoline loses power as a school bus or ambulance, moving occupants to another vehicle also raises injury risk. Watch for delayed transmission engagement or the check engine light, then drive cautiously and arrange service. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2016 Ford Econoline is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free coast-clutch replacement that addresses the weld failure and sudden loss of drive power.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V432 when you call.
  4. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete; pull over safely if the vehicle loses drive power.
  5. Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about Ford recall 19S20.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a new dual-engaging one-way clutch. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Ford's general reimbursement plan covered eligible owner-paid recall repairs before owner notification, with reimbursement eligibility ending January 21, 2020. If you already paid for this clutch-related repair, ask Ford customer service or the dealer service desk what documentation applies to your repair history.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 10, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
June 11, 2019 Dealer notification began
June 11, 2019 Dealer notification ended
July 22, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
August 19, 2019 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V432?

Recall 19V432 covers 3,868 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package. A weld inside the coast clutch can fail and cause sudden loss of drive power.

What should I do if my 2009-2016 Ford Econoline is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V432. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the coast one-way clutch replacement. Reference Ford recall number 19S20 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair this defect at no cost to the owner. Ford dealers will replace the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a new dual-engaging one-way clutch free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 19V432?

The safety risk is a sudden loss of drive power, which increases crash risk. For a disabled school bus or ambulance, moving occupants to another vehicle also increases injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Ford dealer repair.

What if I bought my Ford Econoline used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Econoline is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 19V432 or Ford number 19S20.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V432000
Ford customer service1-866-436-7332
NHTSA recall #19V432
NHTSA recall # (full)19V432000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →