CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Ford F Super Duty has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (3 reports).
1996 Ford F Super Duty recalls
Most common 1996 Ford F Super Duty problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL TO DATE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID'DECEMBER OF 2007 AND THEN IN JANUARY OF 2008. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION QUIT RUNNING, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
WE WERE TRAVELING FROM LIVINGSTON TEXAS BEFORE LEAVING LIVINGSTON WE GASED OUR MOTOR HOME UP AND WE BEGIN TO SMELL GAS WE TRAVELED TO SAN ANTONIO TEXAS AND NOTICED WHEN WE FILLED THE TANK THAT WE COULD SMELL GAS LOOKING AROUND THE MOTOR HOME WE SAW NOTHING SO WE TRAVELED ON TO EL PASO TEXAS. UPON ARRIVING IN EL PASO WE DECIDED TO FILL UP AND THEN PARK FOR THE EVENING. WHEN I BEGIN TO FILL THE TANK GAS STARTED SPILLING OUT. WE WERE INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO SHAMALAY FORD ON LE TREVINO DRIVE IN EL PASO WHEN WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER THEY LOOKED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PUMP WAS BROKEN AND THAT THREE SCREWS WERE MISSING FROM THE TANK IN FACT THE TANK WAS BARELEY HOLDING ON. IT SHOWE
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 MOTORHOME HAS WARPED, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSED A BOLT HOLDING THE MANIFOLD IN PLACE TO BREAK OFF. THE FORD DEALER NOW REPAIRING THE VEHICLE SAID THAT FORD HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH EXHASUT MANIFOLDS ON THE 460 CID ENGINE IN MOTORHOMES...WHY NO RECALL, WHY NO ACTION ON THIS? THE RESULTING EXHAUST LEAK CLEARLY POSED A DANGER TO MY FAMILY AS WE TRAVELED IN OUR MOTORHOME. *AK
1996 Ford F Super Duty questions
Does the 1996 Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford F Super Duty: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve); Structure:Frame And Members. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F Super Duty?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford F Super Duty 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.