1996 Ford F-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford F-350. That ranks 11th out of 24 F-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (28 complaints, 22%), typically at around 63,423 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 15 fires, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 130owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford F-350 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 | 28 | 22% | 63,423 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 20% | 91,773 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 13% | 105,974 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 6% | 227,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 2% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford F-350 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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)
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk: Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank.
Risk: The subject fasteners can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. A loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts).
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
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
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 f-350. The contact stated that air was constantly leaking from the tires. The dealer stated that the rims were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.
I have a ford f-350 7.3l turbo diesel. While driving on the freeway at 70 mph., the check engine light came on and the engine power was reduced by half. After i pulled over the light went out and the engine returned to normal. Two weeks later the same thing happened again. I took it to a mechanic…
Cracking sidewalls causing blowout while driving both drivers side and pass. Side. *tr
1. Began smelling diesel fuel in cab. Then noticed drips on driveway. 2. Went to sawgrass ford on date below where i was told this is the fuel filter/water separator drain valve, and it is happening frequently and part is on back-order. They saw leak is almost a stream especially with engine…
On 1/30/09 i experienced a fire in the engine compartment on my ford f-350 due to a faulty speed control deactivation switch. I just happened to walk out to the vehicle that was parked in my driveway, not running, to see a glow underneath the truck. I opened the hood and realized that there was a…
Other Ford F-350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-350 | 91 | 0 |
| 2013 F-350 | 76 | 1 |
| 2012 F-350 | 149 | 4 |
| 2011 F-350 | 136 | 4 |
| 2010 F-350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-350 | 28 | 2 |
| 2008 F-350 | 131 | 8 |
| 2007 F-350 | 36 | 3 |
| 2006 F-350 | 145 | 3 |
| 2005 F-350 | 114 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 | 90 | 2 |
| 2002 F-350 | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 F-350 | 160 | 5 |
| 2000 F-350 | 304 | 4 |
| 1999 F-350 | 413 | 12 |
| 1998 F-350 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 | 155 | 3 |
| 1996 | 130 | 3 |
| 1995 F-350 | 134 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford F-350?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Ford F-350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.