1996 FORD CLUB WAGON
2 recalls — 24 complaints — 1 TSBs
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
96V214000 Oct 28, 1996
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20% GRADE WITH FOOT PEDAL EFFORTS OF 125 POUNDS OR LESS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
3 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Sep 23, 2008
Incident date: Sep 22, 2008
FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED THREE TIMES (FIRST FAILURE MILEAGE IS LISTED BELOW). EACH TIME THE FIRST SYMPTOM IS THE SMELL OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING, WHEN THE PROBLEM WORSENS, AT TIME OF FILL-UP GAS SPILLS ON THE GROUND. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Aug 4, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FIRE ON THE MASTER CYLINDER ON A 1996 FORD CLUB WAGON. THIS VEHICLE WAS OWNED BY HIS EMPLOYER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 9, 2004
WHEN THE FAN SWITCH WAS TURNED TO THE FAST POSITION AND THE A/C WAS TURNED ON THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS ALOT OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH AND A/C AREA. THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE KNOB AND SAW FLAMES. THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE ENTIRE SYSTEM AND REMOVED... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHEN IN DRIVE AND AT A STOP, AND SOMETIMES INSTEAD OF JUST DYING IT TRIES TO STAY RUNNING BY FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR CAUSING ME TO HIT CURBS AND MY GARAGE WALL. I CAN AVOID THIS BY PLACING IT IN NEUTRAL TEMPORARILY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD ABOUT THREE TIMES FOR THIS ALONE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHEN IN DRIVE AND AT A STOP, AND SOMETIMES INSTEAD OF JUST DYING IT TRIES TO STAY RUNNING BY FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR CAUSING ME TO HIT CURBS AND MY GARAGE WALL. I CAN AVOID THIS BY PLACING IT IN NEUTRAL TEMPORARILY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD ABOUT THREE TIMES FOR THIS ALONE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Sep 23, 2000
WHILE FUELING GAS CAME OUT FROM UNDER VAN, NOT AT THE FILL NECK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 17, 2000
RUSTING OUT OILPAN WITH ONLY 38K MILES ON IT. HAVE BEEN TOLD IT'S A REACURING PROBLEM, LOOKING FOR A RECALL NOTICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 9, 1998
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WORN PREMATURELY. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 9, 1998
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WORN PREMATURELY. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 9, 1998
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WORN PREMATURELY. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 9, 1998
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WORN PREMATURELY. NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 12, 1999
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, AND VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON. THEN VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
EXPERIENCING ONGOING BRAKE FAILURE. WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN WET CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, NO MATTER WHAT THE SPEED MAY BE. VEHICLE HAVE BEEN INSPECTED/REPAIRED BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT CONDITION STILL OCCURS. DEALER/MFR. WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 22, 1998
ABS BRAKE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 20, 1998
BRAKE PROBLEMS UNABLE TO BE REMEDIED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 8, 1998
THE SHOULDER BELTS ARE HOOKED TO THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE BELTS TO GO ACROSS THE NECK, IRRITATING THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE BELT CROSSES THE BODY, IT IS AGAINST WHERE SAFETY REGULATIONS SAY SHOULDER BELT SHOULD GO. *SLC
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
BUTTON LATCH ON PASSENGER SEAT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 10, 1997
Incident date: Oct 10, 1996
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; AT LOW VEHICLE SPEED, ON ANY SLIPPERY SURFACE, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED WHICH RELEASES THE LINE PRESSURE, AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS RIGHT ON GOING. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DETECT PROBLEM WITH THE WAGON. *AK
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
May 30, 1997
Incident date: May 3, 1997
MADE A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REAR SEAT BELTS, THAT LOCK DOWN THE WHEEL CHAIRS, CAME UNLATCHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 30, 1997
Incident date: May 3, 1997
MADE A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REAR SEAT BELTS, THAT LOCK DOWN THE WHEEL CHAIRS, CAME UNLATCHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 8, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1996
FAILURE OF THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN YOU APPPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE.*AK ABS LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Aug 8, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1996
FAILURE OF THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN YOU APPPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE.*AK ABS LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *SLC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. ATTEMPTING TO REMEDY THE WANDERING CAUSES AT TIMES A SERIOUS OVERSTEER PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. ATTEMPTING TO REMEDY THE WANDERING CAUSES AT TIMES A SERIOUS OVERSTEER PROBLEM. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 FORD CLUB WAGON
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
BC0313961101
Nov 1, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW
FORD CLUB WAGON — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD CLUB WAGON across all model years (1975–1996).
32
Total Recalls
221
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
14
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FORD CLUB WAGON — Year by Year
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| 2001 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 40 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 2 | 24 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |