1996 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Not enough data 31st of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Expedition. That ranks 31st out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford Expedition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Expedition recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Expedition.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tie rod end failures (PE98024) — opened Apr 21, 1998, closed Jul 21, 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford expedition. While driving 40 mph, the anti-theft warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however the anti-theft light remained blinking. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford expedition. Last year, the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. She had the recall repair performed. One year later, the vehicle caught fire while idling. An inspector from ford stated that the fire originated from the cruise…
The consumer's completed street address is: 8535 red hill country club drive. The consumer stated that she and her sister were in the vehicle talking, while driving on the highway, when the consumer accelerated to pass another vehicle the steering wheel started to vibrate intensely. The consumer…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 1995 Expedition · 1997 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 Expedition | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Expedition?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.