1996 Ford LTD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 10, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LTD years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford LTD. That ranks 3rd out of 3 LTD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 112,685 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Ford LTD problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~112,685 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%112,685——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Ford LTD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford LTD.

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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 ltd. The contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. They started their engine and the vehicle caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact mentioned that wires near the engine were burned and replaced by the contacts son however the…

Engine · received Jun 10, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11219129

Other Ford LTD years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 LTD20
199610
1995 LTD20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford LTD?

Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford LTD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Ford LTD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LTD model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.