1996 Ford F-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Ford F-150 recalls

Most common 1996 Ford F-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 324 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	57
Fuel System, Gasoline	45
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	40
Vehicle Speed Control	36
Power Train	29
Air Bags	24
Engine And Engine Cooling	24
Tires	24
Suspension	23
Steering	20

What owners report

2024-04-11, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owned a 1996 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The contact stated that while parked in the driveway, she observed fire between the finder and the hood. The heat from the fire rippled the front of the garage causing property damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the origin of the fire was not determined. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was towed to an unknown impound lot. It was unknown if a police report or fire department report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

2024-04-09, Electrical System
The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the speedometer became inoperable. The driver was unable to accurately determine the speed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.

2023-08-26, Unknown Or Other
I am unsure of what happened. This truck was sitting in my driveway and caught fire. While on fire it kept trying to start even though no one was in it and the keys were no where near it. The fire truck was called out due to the trucks proximity to the home and the fire was put out. There has not been any insoection done on the vehicle since it is burnt to a crisp.

2023-08-25, Engine
The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started to shutoff and restart independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the rear tank’s fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no open recall associated with the VIN for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The contact stated there is an issue with the front fuel tank feeding fuel into the rear tank when the rear tank pump is not operational and having to switch the fu

2022-07-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
The front fuel tank is overflowing when I run the vehicle with the rear tank. The return fuel is always to the front tank causing it to overflow its a hazardous situation.

1996 Ford F-150 questions

Does the 1996 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford F-150: Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F-150?

Based on 324 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (57), Fuel System, Gasoline (45), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (40).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford F-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.