CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Ford F-250 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 25 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (39 reports).
1996 Ford F-250 recalls
Most common 1996 Ford F-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 176 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Suspension | 14 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Structure | 6 |
What owners report
Cruise control switch began smoking, disconnected it and took it to Awesome Ford of Chehalis, WA for recall service sometime in June or July. Service tech found that brake fluid had wicked its way up electrical harness into cruise control servo, necessitating replacement in order to complete recall service. FoMoCo has been unable/unwilling to replace cruise control servo and is instead requiring that I pull one from a wrecking yard in order to complete recall service.
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. ABOUT 5 GALLONS OF FUEL SPILLED OUT OF FILL TUBE.
FUEL RUNNING OUT FOUNT TANK IN DRIVEWAY WITH SELECTOR ON REAR TANK
EXCESS FUEL FROM REAR TANK IS RETURNED TO FRONT TANK CAUSING FUEL OVERFILL AND FUEL LEAK.
FRONT FUEL TANK STOPPED WORKING. VEHICLE RUNS USING REAR FUEL TANK. IF I TAKE OFF THE FRONT TANK FUEL CAP, GAS POURS OUT SOMETIMES SPRAYS ( ABOUT 8 OUNCES OR SO) . FRONT FUEL TANK SEEMS TO BECOME PRESSURIZED. THIS CAN HAPPEN EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE IT ( IF YOU REMOVE THE FRONT CAP). IN MY OPINION THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I DID SOME SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND THIS PROBLEM IS QUITE COMMON. BIG FIRE HAZARD.
1996 Ford F-250 questions
Does the 1996 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford F-250: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Other:Labels; Structure:Frame And Members. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F-250?
Based on 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (39), Engine And Engine Cooling (29), Power Train (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford F-250 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.