1996 FORD SUPER DUTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY
The 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FIRESTONE TIRE: L T225/75R16 M/S, VDIL TXA 475. APPARENT TREAD SEPERATION SIMILAR TO RECENT RECALL. MOTOR HOME HAS A FORH CHASIS AND TIRES WERE FACTORY. (CLAIM# 38-J398-640) *MW
4 FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES P225/75R16 HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, 1 BRIDGESTONE TIRE HAS EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DIESEL ENGINE WOULD STALL OR SHUT DOWN. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. BEEN TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC NOTICED RAW DIESEL FLUID BLOWING OUT. WAS TOLD IT'S NORMAL. THE SECOND DIESEL ENGINE WAS NOT NORMAL (5/19/97). *AK
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL (#97V209000/97S92). HAD CALLED OR TAKEN VEHICLE TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. EACH ONE REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS DUE TO EACH REPAIR SHOP IS TOO SMALL TO HANDLE REPAIRS. WHILE DRIVING MOTORHOME IT BLEW UP AND BURNED. *AK
THERE IS A NOISE IN THE REAR END, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPLACED RING AND PINION GEAR; THE SECOND TIME, REPLACED THE REAR END AND THIRD TIME REPLACED LITTLE, PROBLEM CONTINUED AND DEALER SAID HE CAN'T FIND PROBLEM . *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BC0475961114 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A "CLUNK" NOISE HEARD/FELT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN MANEUVERING IN PARKING LOTS, DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD SUPER DUTY
- 1991 FORD SUPER DUTY — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD SUPER DUTY — 5 complaints
- 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY (current)
- 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY — 21 complaints
- 2000 FORD SUPER DUTY — 2 complaints
- 2001 FORD SUPER DUTY — 4 complaints
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