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Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
1996 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 176 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford F-250, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Ford F-250 has problems
176 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Tires3 crash/fire/injury
28Engine and engine cooling4 crash/fire/injury
19Power train3 crash/fire/injury
17Steering1 crash/fire/injury
16Vehicle speed control13 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
14Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system
9Fuel system, gasoline
3010 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 35 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 4 |
| Power train | 19 | 3 |
| Steering | 17 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 13 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 3 |
| Suspension | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 2 |
| 10 other systems | 30 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1996 Ford F-250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Risk. INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES..
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Structure: frame and members
Risk. THE SUBJECT FASTENERS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING IN THE REAR STRAP OF THE AFFECTED FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other F-250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 median. How we score
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2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Ford F-250, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 05V-388
- SEPARATED FRONT SUSPENSIONNo recall
In owners' words
What F-250 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRES, SIZE: 265/75R16 (NA). WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE…
TWO OUT OF FOUR KUMHO TIRES HAVE FAILED WITH A THIRD ONE ON ADVISEMENT IN POOR CONDITION. ONE TIRE SEPARATED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY VELOCITY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, BODY AND FUEL SYSTEM. VERBALLY AND IN WRITING I ASKED FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER WITH NO ACTION BEING TAKEN. I…
I HAVE A FORD F-250 POWERSTROKE YEAR 1996. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THE TIRE WAS A TRAIL CUTTER RADIAL R/T. LT 265/75/R16. *TR
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