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Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
1996 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 130 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford F-350, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Ford F-350 has problems
130 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Tires1 crash/fire/injury
26Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
17Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
15Power train3 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
7Suspension
6Steering
5Structure
2511 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 28 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 26 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 2 |
| Power train | 15 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 4 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 25 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1996 Ford F-350 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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Other: labels
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-350 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-350 median. How we score
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- Caution
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 05V-388
In owners' words
What F-350 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE HE FOUND SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. AS A RESULT REAR FENDER AND EXHAUST WERE DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1996, F-350, CREW CAB, 4X4, WITH 35,000 ORIGINAL MILES WAS TOWING 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IN MOUNTAINOUS AREA. EXHAUST PIPES CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS NEW AND HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 1996 USED, WITH 3,000 MILES ON IT. THE SPARE TIRE…
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