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1996 Glaval Ford F150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Glaval Ford F150, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage89kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 16, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Glaval Ford F150 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

1 recall

1996 Glaval Ford F150 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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Recall 97V-066 · Apr 21, 1997 · 2,121 vehicles

Risk. THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 Glaval.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Ford F150 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 Ford F150 median. How we score

'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Ford F150 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY TWIN FUEL TANKS ARE PUMPING FUEL AT HIGH PRESSURE INTO EACH OTHER AND SPEWING GASOLINE ALL OVER THE PLACE. APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE BACK FLOW VALVE. ALSO APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR F150. *TR THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION SO I WANTED YOU TO KNOW. *TR
Complaint 10556269 · Dec 16, 2013 · 89,000 miles

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