1996 Ford Cargo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cargo years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Cargo. That is the most of any Cargo model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford Cargo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Cargo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Cargo.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The consumer stated while driving and without warning, the tires experienced tread separation. The dealer was notified. Size#lt22575r16 . Dot no. Was unavailable. *ak the tire was an m/s load range e. *scc *jb
Ford truck was involved in a crash whiched destroyed a number of front end parts.
Other Ford Cargo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Cargo | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Cargo?
Owners most often report steering, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Cargo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Cargo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cargo model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.