1996 Ford Ford Truck Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Ford Ford Truck recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck.

Most common 1996 Ford Ford Truck problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	6
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Power Train	3
Electrical System	2
Equipment	1
Service Brakes, Air	1
Seat Belts	1
Structure	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2010-10-12, Fuel System, Diesel
CORROSION IN FORD LCF COMMERCIAL TRUCK FUEL TANKS, TRUCK RUNNING AT 5 MILES PER HOUR AND CONTINUOUS STALLING OF VEHICLE. *TR

2008-03-31, Electrical System
RECEIVED A NOTICE, SEPTEMBER 2005, FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THAT A DEFECTIVE SWITCH IN THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM EXIST ON CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, INCLUDING MINE. THE SWITCH CAN CAUSE A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR OFF. SWITCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER 2005. AS OF THIS DATE NO AVAILABLE SWITCHES AT ANY DEALER I'VE CALLED. THEY KEEP SAYING NEXT MONTH. CALLED FORD MOTOR CO. AND THEY ARE SAYING THE NEW SWITCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE 2008. *TR

2005-05-03, Tires
TRUCK DAMANGE DUE TO TIRE BLOW-OUT

2005-03-17, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE HEAD GASKET OF MY 1996 FORD WINDSTAR VAN FAILED AT 79,900 MILES. THIS FAILURE IN 1995 FORD WINDSTAR VANS RESULTED IN A RECALL WHERE FORD MOTORS REPLACED THE ENGINES OF THOSE VEHICLES. I AM TOLD BY MY FORD PLATINUM MECHANIC THAT THE 1995 AND 1996 WINDSTAR ENGINES ARE THE SAME AND THAT THE GASKETS WERE SUPPLIED BY THE SAME SUPPLIER. MY VAN WAS MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER, 1995. THIS FAILURE OCCURS IN OTHER FORD MOTORS 3.8 ENGINES, SPECIFICALLY THE CROWN VICTORIA, AND LINCOLN TOWNCAR. *AK

2003-08-29, Tires
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO A SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL, CAUSING DRIVER TO PULL OVER, OFF THE ROAD.*AK

1996 Ford Ford Truck questions

Does the 1996 Ford Ford Truck have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Ford Truck?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Power Train (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford Ford Truck 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.