1996 Ford E-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-250 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford E-250. That ranks 3rd out of 24 E-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford E-250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 20% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford E-250 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Risk: As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Fix: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
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.
I was stopped at an intersection with truck in gear and clutch pedal down, all of a sudden the clutch released with the pedal still down causing the truck to lurch into the street about 15 ft before i could stop with the brakes. The cars in the street were able to avoid me but i was very shaken. I…
There is a pressure switch on my master cylinder of the braking system. There is o listed recall for my pickup truck how ever after about $900.00 and 2 different auto shops i found this switch to be the defective part and when i went to the dealer jim click of tuscon az and the parts guy gave me…
I have 2 1996 ford e250 vans. They both leak gas out the fill tube if i fill them all the way up. Especially if i park on a slope. I asked the ford dealer if this was a recall item and they told me no. It should be.
My drivers side door handle was hanging up. 4 yrs ago it broke, replaced it 3 times over the next year. Gave up and just roll my window down and open it from the outside. Now my passenger door is doing it. Last week ran into somebody at the gas station who watched me roll my window down to get out…
After filling fuel tank with gas the gas will leak around the seam of the tank. The dealership indicated that their was a leak in the fuel tank which was caused by the frame rubbing against the tank. There is a recall for this part but it for the 1995 vehicle. Please provide more details. Ts
Other Ford E-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 E-250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 E-250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 E-250 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 E-250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 E-250 | 7 | 11 |
| 2013 E-250 | 11 | 11 |
| 2012 E-250 | 8 | 12 |
| 2011 E-250 | 6 | 16 |
| 2010 E-250 | 9 | 11 |
| 2009 E-250 | 2 | 17 |
| 2008 E-250 | 6 | 21 |
| 2007 E-250 | 6 | 26 |
| 2006 E-250 | 12 | 29 |
| 2005 E-250 | 11 | 9 |
| 2004 E-250 | 8 | 16 |
| 2003 E-250 | 17 | 7 |
| 2002 E-250 | 17 | 5 |
| 2001 E-250 | 18 | 3 |
| 2000 E-250 | 18 | 5 |
| 1999 E-250 | 31 | 6 |
| 1998 E-250 | 16 | 5 |
| 1997 E-250 | 24 | 4 |
| 1996 | 20 | 3 |
| 1995 E-250 | 15 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford E-250?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford E-250?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Ford E-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-250 model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.