1996 Ford F-450 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-450 SD years
- Not enough data 21st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford F-450 SD. That ranks 21st out of 32 F-450 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford F-450 SD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford F-450 SD recalls (2)
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
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.
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.
Tread loss 10/29/1999, one tire, tread loss 7/28/2000, two tires. *ak (tiresize: lt23585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt23585r16 )
When applying the brakes with a load on the truck, the front brakes locked up and the rear brakes are ineffective. Dealer has seen 3 times. Dealer adjusted brake proportioning valve to maximum setting and removed the factory installed toggle which partially alleviated the problem, consumer stated…
Other Ford F-450 SD years
← 1995 F-450 SD · 1997 F-450 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-450 SD | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 F-450 SD | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 F-450 SD | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 F-450 SD | 5 | 13 |
| 2022 F-450 SD | 24 | 14 |
| 2021 F-450 SD | 18 | 12 |
| 2020 F-450 SD | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 F-450 SD | 3 | 9 |
| 2018 F-450 SD | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 F-450 SD | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 F-450 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 F-450 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 F-450 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 F-450 SD | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 F-450 SD | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 F-450 SD | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 F-450 SD | 3 | 6 |
| 2009 F-450 SD | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 F-450 SD | 68 | 3 |
| 2007 F-450 SD | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 F-450 SD | 35 | 1 |
| 2005 F-450 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2004 F-450 SD | 33 | 2 |
| 2003 F-450 SD | 16 | 5 |
| 2002 F-450 SD | 14 | 4 |
| 2001 F-450 SD | 23 | 7 |
| 2000 F-450 SD | 43 | 5 |
| 1999 F-450 SD | 66 | 9 |
| 1998 F-450 SD | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 F-450 SD | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 F-450 SD | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F-450 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford F-450 SD?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Ford F-450 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-450 SD model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.