1996 Ford F-450 SD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Ford F-450 SD recalls

Most common 1996 Ford F-450 SD problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Steering	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2000-10-10, Tires
TREAD LOSS 10/29/1999, ONE TIRE, TREAD LOSS 7/28/2000, TWO TIRES. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )

1998-07-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WITH A LOAD ON THE TRUCK, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE REAR BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE. DEALER HAS SEEN 3 TIMES. DEALER ADJUSTED BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO MAXIMUM SETTING AND REMOVED THE FACTORY INSTALLED TOGGLE WHICH PARTIALLY ALLEVIATED THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WOULD NOT COOPERATE. ALSO, FRONT BRAKES PRONE TO LOCK UP WHEN APPLY BRAKES ON WET OR SOFT FOOTTING UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A COLD START EXHUAST MANIFOLD LEAK. *AK *TT

1996 Ford F-450 SD questions

Does the 1996 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford F-450 SD: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F-450 SD?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Steering (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford F-450 SD 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.