1996 Ford B800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 1998 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other B800 years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford B800. That ranks 3rd out of 3 B800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Ford B800 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Ford B800 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford B800.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Underhood fuel leakage and fires (PE98017) — opened Mar 31, 1998, closed Sep 18, 1998.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Electrical solenoid failed.

Electrical System · received Feb 20, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 514906

Other Ford B800 years

← 1995 B800 · 1998 B800 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1998 B80061
199610
1995 B80030

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford B800?

Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford B800?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Ford B800 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B800 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.