1996 Ford F Series (light) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series (light) years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford F Series (light). That ranks 6th out of 8 F Series (light) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (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 F Series (light) 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 | 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 Series (light) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford F Series (light).
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.
When the first tire failed we were on i-70. A vibration occurred and then the tire lost about half of its tread. We changed the tire and returned home safely. The second tire began vibrating on i-90 just before buffalo wy. Being only about one mile from the campground we slowly made it in and…
Wiring harness located on top of trucks frame, cut by seam in cabs floorboard, causing short which caused alternator to fail. *dsh
Other Ford F Series (light) years
← 1995 F Series (light) · 1997 F Series (light) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 F Series (light) | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 F Series (light) | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 F Series (light) | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 F Series (light) | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series (light) | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F Series (light)?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford F Series (light)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford F Series (light) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series (light) model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.