1996 FORD F SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FORD F SERIES
The 1996 FORD F SERIES has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (4 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 FORD F SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD F SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 FORD F SERIES
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD F SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRUCK WAS DRIVEN THEN PARKED, 15 MINUTES LATER WHILE MOWING THE GRASS, I LOOKED OVER AT THE PARKED TRUCKAND IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED AT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
OPENED REAR TANK CAP AND FUEL SPURTED OUT AND WOULD NOT STOP HAD TO PUT CAP BACK ON, I NEVER USE THIS TANK ONLY REFUEL IN THE FRONT TANK. *TR
I HAVE TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO REPLACE MY DOOR HANDLES FROM THE INSIDE OF MY TRUCK. THEY KEEP BREAKING, AND NOW I AM DRIVING A TRUCK THAT I CAN ONLY OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AFTER ROLLING MY WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE TALKED TO FORD ABOUT THIS DEFECT, WHICH I CONSIDER A HIGH SAFETY ISSUE IN AN EMERGENCY. THEY SAY THEY HAVE A BETTER DESIGN BUT WILL COST ME $250 EACH TO REPLACE. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM SO WHY ISN'T IT SOMETHING THAT FORD SHOULD REPLACE FREE? MEANWHILE.. I CAN'T AFFORD $500 FOR TWO DOOR HANDLES, PLUS LABOR, ONTOP OF THE COST OF THE ONES I HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT, AND TRIED REPLACING MYSELF. *TR
GASOLINE IS LEAKING OUT OF THE FRONT FUEL CAP OF MY 1996 FORD F-150 TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS DUAL TANKS. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. MY RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 91V146000. THIS IS THE PROBLEM MY TRUCK IS HAVING BUT IT IS NOT CURRENTLY COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL. I AM WRITING THIS SUNDAY EVENING SO I AM WAITING TILL MORNING TO CONTACT FORD AND REPORT THIS PROBLEM TO THEM. THE RECALL THAT I FOUND CALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE ON 1989 FORD F-150'S. BUT SINCE I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME DEFECT AND THE EFFECT OF SUCH AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE IS LIFE THREATENING I BELIEVE THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL FORD VEHICLES THAT HAVE DUAL FUEL TANKS. *TR
GASOLINE IS LEAKING OUT OF THE FRONT FUEL CAP OF MY 1996 FORD F-150 TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS DUAL TANKS. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. MY RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 91V146000. THIS IS THE PROBLEM MY TRUCK IS HAVING BUT IT IS NOT CURRENTLY COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL. I AM WRITING THIS SUNDAY EVENING SO I AM WAITING TILL MORNING TO CONTACT FORD AND REPORT THIS PROBLEM TO THEM. THE RECALL THAT I FOUND CALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE ON 1989 FORD F-150'S. BUT SINCE I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME DEFECT AND THE EFFECT OF SUCH AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE IS LIFE THREATENING I BELIEVE THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL FORD VEHICLES THAT HAVE DUAL FUEL TANKS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1996 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FORD F SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FORD F SERIES
Ford Motor Company has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 FORD F SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
6585 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACKED FLEXPLATE. *TT
9983 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING VARIOUS INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, SUCH AS LOW COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR LEAKING COOLANT INTO WIRING HARNESS. *TT
5343 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED COMPONENTS ON ANY 7.3L DIT DIESEL VEHICLE, REQUIRES THAT THE REPLACED COMPONENT BE RETURNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE YEAR DIESEL ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
BC3341973101 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 5.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD
BC0322972301 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1600-1900 RPM MOAN/DRONE WHILE DRIVING. *JD
BC0463961115 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *TW
BC0016961101 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SOME 1996 E/F SERIES FEDERAL CALIBRATION 7.3L DIT, E40D EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *TW
96731 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING THE STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1996 FORD F SERIES.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES
- 1991 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1992 FORD F SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1993 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1994 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1995 FORD F SERIES — 20 complaints
- 1996 FORD F SERIES (current)
- 1997 FORD F SERIES — 55 complaints
- 1998 FORD F SERIES — 32 complaints
- 1999 FORD F SERIES — 44 complaints
- 2000 FORD F SERIES — 53 complaints
- 2001 FORD F SERIES — 54 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints