1996 Ford Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Super Duty years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Super Duty. That ranks 4th out of 10 Super Duty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 Super Duty 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 | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Super Duty recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Super Duty.
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.
4 firestone steeltex tires p225/75r16 have experienced tread separation, 1 bridgestone tire has experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc
Firestone tire: l t225/75r16 m/s, vdil txa 475. Apparent tread seperation similar to recent recall. Motor home has a forh chasis and tires were factory. (claim# 38-j398-640) *mw
While traveling on the road at various speeds diesel engine would stall or shut down. Would have no warning. Been to the dealer. Mechanic noticed raw diesel fluid blowing out. Was told it's normal. The second diesel engine was not normal (5/19/97). *ak
Received recall notice in the mail (#97v209000/97s92). Had called or taken vehicle to 3 different dealerships. Each one refused to do recall repairs due to each repair shop is too small to handle repairs. While driving motorhome it blew up and burned. *ak
There is a noise in the rear end, took vehicle to dealer and replaced ring and pinion gear; the second time, replaced the rear end and third time replaced little, problem continued and dealer said he can't find problem . *ak
Other Ford Super Duty years
← 1995 Super Duty · 1999 Super Duty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Super Duty | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Super Duty | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Super Duty | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Super Duty | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 Super Duty | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Super Duty | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Super Duty | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Super Duty | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Super Duty | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Super Duty?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Super Duty?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Super Duty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Super Duty model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.