1996 Ford Ford Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford Truck years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Ford Truck. That ranks 8th out of 9 Ford Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 28%), typically at around 70 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford Ford Truck 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 | 5 | 28% | 70 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 22% | 79,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 6% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Ford Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck.
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.
Corrosion in ford lcf commercial truck fuel tanks, truck running at 5 miles per hour and continuous stalling of vehicle. *tr
Received a notice, september 2005, from ford motor company, that a defective switch in the speed control system exist on certain model vehicles, including mine. The switch can cause a fire under the hood with the engine running or off. Switches will be available in november 2005. As of this date no…
Truck damange due to tire blow-out
The head gasket of my 1996 ford windstar van failed at 79,900 miles. This failure in 1995 ford windstar vans resulted in a recall where ford motors replaced the engines of those vehicles. I am told by my ford platinum mechanic that the 1995 and 1996 windstar engines are the same and that the…
While driving at 45 mph right rear tire blew out due to a split in the sidewall, causing driver to pull over, off the road.*ak
Other Ford Ford Truck years
← 1995 Ford Truck · 1997 Ford Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Truck | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford Truck | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 Ford Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford Truck | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford Truck | 34 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford Truck | 21 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Ford Truck?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Ford Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Ford Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford Truck model years, the 1996 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.