1996 Ford F Series (Light) Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Ford F Series (Light) recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Ford F Series (Light).

Most common 1996 Ford F Series (Light) problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2000-10-02, Tires
WHEN THE FIRST TIRE FAILED WE WERE ON I-70. A VIBRATION OCCURRED AND THEN THE TIRE LOST ABOUT HALF OF ITS TREAD. WE CHANGED THE TIRE AND RETURNED HOME SAFELY. THE SECOND TIRE BEGAN VIBRATING ON I-90 JUST BEFORE BUFFALO WY. BEING ONLY ABOUT ONE MILE FROM THE CAMPGROUND WE SLOWLY MADE IT IN AND CHANGED THE TIRE THERE. THE NEXT MORING WE DROVE TO SHERIDAN, WY TO A FIRESTONE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE PLUS BALANCING. LATER I DISCOVERED THE FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED MY LOAD RANGE E TIRE WITH A LOAD RANGE D TIRE. THE THIRD TIRE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING ON I-70 THROWING THE TREAD INTO MY TOW VEHICLE AND THEN JAMMING IT INTO THE TOW DOLLY. CHANGE THE TIRE AND NOW I WITHOUT A SPAR

1996-04-25, Electrical System
WIRING HARNESS LOCATED ON TOP OF TRUCKS FRAME, CUT BY SEAM IN CABS FLOORBOARD, CAUSING SHORT WHICH CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO FAIL. *DSH

1996 Ford F Series (Light) questions

Does the 1996 Ford F Series (Light) have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Ford F Series (Light) at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F Series (Light)?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford F Series (Light) 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.