1996 Ford F700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F700 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford F700. That ranks 2nd out of 4 F700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford F700 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 | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Ford F700 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. The engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.
Fix: Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.
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.
Power cable running from battery was routed between cab and frame rail, cab wor through wire loom, causing short/fire. *sd
Wiring harness routed under cab floorboards seam, causing sharp seam to wear through insulation, causing fire. (second vehicle on 503554) *dh
Other Ford F700 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F700?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford F700?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Ford F700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F700 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.