1996 FORD F-250 Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1996 FORD F-250
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD F-250. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY MY FORD F-250 WITH TWO GAS TANKS BURST INTO FLAMES AND TOTALED THE PICKUP. FORTUNATELY, THE TRUCK WAS BACKED INTO THE DRIVE WAY BECAUSE OTHERWISE THE HOUSE WOULD HAVE BURNED DOWN AND THE HOTWATER HEATER WOULD HAVE BEEN IGNITED. AS IT WAS, WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED SO QUICKLY AND PREVENTED THE GAS TANKS FROM EXPLODING. BOTH LANES ON HWY 412 WERE SHUT DOWN, MANY PEOPLE GATHERED , ETC. THE MEDIA WAS THERE TAKING PICTURES. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAYBE A WIRING DEFECT THAT COULD BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN OTHER FORD PICKUPS. I ALSO OWN A FORD F-360 DIESEL. I THINK THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED TO AVOID HAVING POSSIBLE FATALITIES. I HAVE INSURANCE, HOWEVER, IT WILL NOT PUT ME BACK WHERE I WAS. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED AND I PLANNED TO RETAIN IT FOR 20...
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VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THEM OUT.*AK THE LIGHT AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE STARTER FAILED THREE TIMES. A/C FAILED. THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED. BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR FAILED. WIRES UNDERHOOD RUST OUT. POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED. *YH
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2 DEFECTIVE WIRES WHICH GO OVER THE HEATER CORE SHORT CIRCUITED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *AK
Other 1996 FORD F-250 Problem Areas
Tires
17 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
9 complaints
Suspensionfront
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentotherlabels
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint