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1996 Ford F Super DutyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford F Super Duty, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints82 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Ford F Super Duty has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control31
Engine and engine cooling20
Fuel system, other20
Electrical system10
Power train10
Suspension10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 Ford F Super Duty 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.

–no report yet

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 97V-209 · Nov 13, 1997 · 64,000 vehicles

Risk. DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 96V-146 · Aug 1, 1996 · 200 vehicles

Risk. THE SUBJECT FASTENERS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING IN THE REAR STRAP OF THE AFFECTED FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Super Duty 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 Super Duty median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F Super Duty owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL TO DATE. *TR
Complaint 10217962 · Feb 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID'DECEMBER OF 2007…
Complaint 10216671 · Feb 1, 2008

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