1996 FORD F-150
7 recalls, 383 complaints - 130 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
05V388000 Sep 7, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO ... Read more
96V161000 Aug 29, 1996
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
96E010000 Mar 25, 1996
SEATS
Defect Description
THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
383 total complaints
22 crashes 83 fires 21 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 22 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 17 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 14 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 |
| TIRES | 13 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 11, 2024
Incident date: Sep 15, 2013
The child lock of right side is stuck its on on position we can't open the door from inside nd now the button is broken.
ENGINE
Apr 9, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact added oil to the vehicle and the vehicle was able to be restarted, but the contact immediately observed a loud knocking sound coming from the engine... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 26, 2023
Incident date: Aug 26, 2023
I was at a stop light and car just went dead. Before going dead a warning of “High Coolant Temperature” popped up and engine light came on and it went dead. Car would not start again and was towed to dealership. I’ve seen that their are lawsuits out there on this and no fix so I am not confide... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 26, 2023
Incident date: Aug 26, 2023
The most concerning and potentially dangerous issue I’m continuing to have with this vehicle is a random, complete shutdown of all engine/battery power. So far this has only happened while driving at a consistent high-speed on a freeway. A warning comes on the center display that says “Stop Sa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2023
Incident date: Aug 26, 2023
The most concerning and potentially dangerous issue I’m continuing to have with this vehicle is a random, complete shutdown of all engine/battery power. So far this has only happened while driving at a consistent high-speed on a freeway. A warning comes on the center display that says “Stop Sa... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 25, 2023
Incident date: Apr 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the driver’s side door latch mechanism malfunctioned, causing the door to unintendedly open. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not ye... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 25, 2023
Incident date: Apr 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 9, 2022
Incident date: Jul 9, 2022
The front fuel tank is overflowing when I run the vehicle with the rear tank. The return fuel is always to the front tank causing it to overflow its a hazardous situation.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 3, 2021
Incident date: Jun 22, 2021
The brake fluid pressure sensor is leaking on to the electrical main computer wires its also leaking from the electrical harness coming from the brake fluid pressure sensor causing the brake tail lights to fail intermittently during vehicle operation
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 3, 2021
Incident date: Jun 22, 2021
The brake fluid pressure sensor is leaking on to the electrical main computer wires its also leaking from the electrical harness coming from the brake fluid pressure sensor causing the brake tail lights to fail intermittently during vehicle operation
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 3, 2021
Incident date: Jun 22, 2021
The brake fluid pressure sensor is leaking on to the electrical main computer wires its also leaking from the electrical harness coming from the brake fluid pressure sensor causing the brake tail lights to fail intermittently during vehicle operation
SEAT BELTS
May 3, 2021
Incident date: Apr 28, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BEAT ANCHOR RUSTED AND DETACHED RESULTING IN THE SEAT BELT DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 4, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
FUEL FROM REAR TANK FILLS FRONT TANK.IT CAN OVERFLOW CAUSING A FIRE.
AIR BAGS
Sep 11, 2019
Incident date: Jun 4, 2009
ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO, KELLY FORD IN EMMAUS, PA REMOVED MY DRIVERS AIRBAG AND TOLD ME IT WOULD BE REPLACED. IT WAS NEVER REPLACED. KELLY SOLD THE DEALERSHIP AND I NEVER HEARD ANOTHER THING ABOUT IT.
STEERING
Jun 25, 2018
Incident date: Sep 11, 2012
I HAD TROUBLE TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE ORIGINAL KEY,WHEN THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AFTER MAYBE 2 YEARS SOMETHING BROKE IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO FLOP AROUND AND A FEW YEARS AFTER THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF OF THE STEERING COLUMN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 25, 2018
Incident date: Jun 11, 2006
A SMALL CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD RESULTED IN A BIG CRACK AFTER THE WEATHERS TEMPERATURE DROPPED TO FREEZING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY HIS MOTHER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD,... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY HIS MOTHER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD,... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY HIS MOTHER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD,... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 29, 2016
Incident date: Dec 15, 2016
FUEL FLOWS OUT THE FRONT TANK WHEN USING THE REAR TANK AND THE FRONT ON IS FULL !! FOUND THIS WHEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE .
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
FUEL FROM THE FRONT TANK IS OVERFLOWING FUEL INTO THE REAR FUEL TANK AND VICE VERSA. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO REPAIR OR WHAT IS CAUSING THE ISSUE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2015
Incident date: Jul 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2009
FUEL KEEPS LEAKING FROM SECOND TANK SOMEWHERE TOWARDS THE OPENING.BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE THE DATE I HAVE REPORTED TILL NOW BUT NEVER THOUGHT MUCH ABOUT IT UNTIL REVIEWING CASE NHTSA ID NUMBER: [XXX] AND NHTSA REF # 10587059 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 7, 2014
Incident date: Aug 8, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL TANK AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL RETURN CHECK V... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 4, 2014
Incident date: Oct 4, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING, CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED CERVICAL SPINE, INJURIES TO THE SHOULDERS, A C... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Sep 28, 2013
ABOUT THREE MINUTES AFTER I PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION, STEPPED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD ACCOMPANIED BY BILLOWING SMOKE. THE FIRE LASTED 15-20 MINUTES, WENT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, ENTERED AND MELTED DOWN THE CAB. DURING THIS... Read more
Fire
SEATS
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Sep 28, 2013
ABOUT THREE MINUTES AFTER I PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION, STEPPED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD ACCOMPANIED BY BILLOWING SMOKE. THE FIRE LASTED 15-20 MINUTES, WENT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, ENTERED AND MELTED DOWN THE CAB. DURING THIS... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Sep 28, 2013
ABOUT THREE MINUTES AFTER I PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION, STEPPED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD ACCOMPANIED BY BILLOWING SMOKE. THE FIRE LASTED 15-20 MINUTES, WENT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, ENTERED AND MELTED DOWN THE CAB. DURING THIS... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Jan 22, 2013
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY, FRACTURING THE DRIVER'S NECK AND CAUSING PARTICLES FROM THE BAG TO BECOME LODGED IN HIS EYE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS PER... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 16, 2012
Incident date: Nov 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND COASTED ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE FAILED... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FILLER CAP. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL FROM THE REAR FUEL TANK WAS SPILLING INTO THE FRONT FUEL TANK, CAUSING IT TO OVERFLOW AND LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR D... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 13, 2011
Incident date: Oct 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY 3 GALLONS OF FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT BOTH STRAPS WERE SEVERELY COVERED ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 1, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2008
PRIMARY FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKEN, TANK RESTING ON SKID PLATE. SECONDARY FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Aug 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V161000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 18, 2011
Incident date: Aug 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP WAS CORRODED AND CAUSED A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE STRAP BUT DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE WITH THE FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT THEN SWITCHED TO USING THE REAR FUEL T... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH HE HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE FROM AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS CRACKED AND CORRODED. A BRAND NE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 26, 2011
Incident date: Apr 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. FOUR YEARS LATER, THE NEW PARTS THAT WERE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE W... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 21, 2011
Incident date: Feb 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS FLOWING FROM THE REAR FUEL PUMP AND INTO THE FRONT FUEL PUMP, CAUSING AN OVERFLOW AND ABNORMAL LEAKAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SOMEONE WOULD RETURN HIS CALL BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 9, 2011
Incident date: Feb 20, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 FORD F150. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START; HOWEVER, AFTER SWITCHING TO THE REAR FUEL TANK THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE FRONT FUEL TANK HAD APPROXIMATELY A HALF TANK OF FUEL IN IT AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL WAS LEAKING IN THE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 11, 2011
Incident date: Jul 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED WHEN THE AIR BAG EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE EAR AND CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED AND FOUND NO TANGIBLE REASON FOR THE AIR BAG EX... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Jul 22, 2010
I OWN A 1996 FORD F150 WITH DUAL TANKS. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE BACK FUEL TANK TRANSFERRING GAS TO THE FRONT TANK. IF UNNOTICED THIS WILL CAUSE GAS TO OVERFLOW ONTO THE GROUND CAUSING A REAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION HAZARD. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WASN'T ANY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON M... Read more
TIRES
Jun 3, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F150. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, AND THE TIRE SIZE WAS P235/75/15(NA). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 17, 2010
Incident date: May 13, 2010
1996 FORD F-150 TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE IT WAS TURNED OFF AND WAS SITTING FOR 5 DAYS. FIRE INSPECTOR DETERMINED THE ORIGIN OF FIRE WAS AT THE MASTER SOLENOID OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH HAD STOPPED WORKING ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT, RESTS ON THE MASTER BRAKE SOLENOID.. ... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 27, 2010
Incident date: Mar 27, 2010
WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE STORE AND THE SPARK PLUG IN MY 1996 FORD 150 BLEW OUT, DAMAGED THE COIL AND SRTIPED OUT SPARK PLUG THREADS ON THE HEAD. FORD SAYS NO RECALL IN PROCESS OF TRYNG TO GET IT FIXED I UNDERSATAND THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN..
TIRES
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Feb 23, 2010
BOUGHT A SET OF TIRES. AT 17,160 MILES HAD A BLOW. TOOK BACK TO DEALER HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE. AT 19,000 MILES HAD ANOTHER TIRE SEPARATED. HAD TO BUY ANEW TIRE. AT 20,000 MILES HAD TIRE BLOW OUT. HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE. AT 26,000 HAD ANOTHER BLOW OUT AT 65MPH. DID NOT WRECK. BUT WENT TO DITCH . DEALE... Read more
VISIBILITY
Jan 6, 2010
Incident date: Dec 13, 2007
EARLY ONE EVENING ABOUT 8:00PM A DRIVER IN AN NON-KNOWLEDGEABLE AREA IS TRYING TO FIND HIS WAY BY LOOKING AT STREET SIGNS AND ADDRESSES. CAN'T SEE SAFELY ENOUGH TO SAFELY MANEUVER HIS VEHICLE THROUGH OUT THE CITY. THE POPULATION IS AT RISK, HIS SIGHT IS IMPAIRED BY THE VIEW THROUGH HIS DULL, FUZZY L... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 6, 2010
Incident date: Dec 13, 2007
EARLY ONE EVENING ABOUT 8:00PM A DRIVER IN AN NON-KNOWLEDGEABLE AREA IS TRYING TO FIND HIS WAY BY LOOKING AT STREET SIGNS AND ADDRESSES. CAN'T SEE SAFELY ENOUGH TO SAFELY MANEUVER HIS VEHICLE THROUGH OUT THE CITY. THE POPULATION IS AT RISK, HIS SIGHT IS IMPAIRED BY THE VIEW THROUGH HIS DULL, FUZZY L... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 19, 2009
Incident date: Oct 13, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WERE FIRE BALLS UNDER THE VEHICLE, NEAR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL AND FLOOR BOARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ABS LIGHT FUSE WAS REPLACED CONTINUOSLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEE... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 2, 2009
Incident date: May 14, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-150. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD TURN OFF AND FAIL TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE SECOND FUEL TANK WAS ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 10, 2009
Incident date: Feb 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F150. SPORADICALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF ACCOMPANIED BY A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A HEAD LAMP SWITCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO YEARS LATER. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LI... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FORD F-150
130 manufacturer communications from 120 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 8 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
17777
May 1, 2004
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT
032125
Oct 30, 2003
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03102
May 26, 2003
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY. *TT
03103
May 26, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02105
May 27, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME BI-FUEL CANG AND LPG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01214
Oct 29, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INFORMATION TO AID IN DIAGNOSIS FOR CLARIFICATION OF LOCK-OFF SOLENOID AND SOLENOID TANK VALVE COIL RSISTANCES FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15113
Aug 1, 2001
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILL VALVE SEALING CONDITION. *YD
00239
Nov 13, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00133
Jun 26, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE HIGH SPARK ADVANCE READINGS WHEN USING A NEW GENERATOR STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT
98168
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
00611
Mar 20, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS
0038
Feb 7, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
13745
Jan 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
7353
Nov 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT
13505
Nov 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13412
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
7100
Sep 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES. *MJS
9913125
Aug 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT
9913125
Aug 1, 1999
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
991210
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
12905
Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
9996
May 17, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
6242
May 1, 1999
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE. *TT
12725
May 1, 1999
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
982323
Nov 23, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
12154
Nov 1, 1998
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
98163
Aug 17, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOCKS FAILED. YD
981512
Aug 3, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A46
Mar 18, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT OR PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE BRAKING. *TT
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
98419
Mar 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
983074
Feb 27, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
98122
Jan 19, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON THE DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT.
98122
Jan 19, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT FOR DEFROSTER. *TT
98123
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
97090297187
Sep 2, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY STALL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED INTO GEAR. *YC
97050110621
May 10, 1997
500000 CHILD SEAT
PART NUMBER INFORMATION FOR THE USE OF A CHILD SEAT TETHER. *TW
BC2301970501
May 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW
9778
Mar 31, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP- HEADLAMP HOUSING MELTS- AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY. *JD
9779
Mar 31, 1997
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRING- AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97628
Mar 17, 1997
021700 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NOISE- "RATCHETING"- FRONT AXLE- 4X4- SELF-ENGAGEMENT OF AUTOMATIC HUB LOCKS- BRONCO, F-150 AND F-250 UNDER 8500# GVW. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
9748
Feb 17, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD
BC3282970206
Feb 6, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY. *TW
BC3287970206
Feb 6, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE CLUTCH MAY BE HARD TO DEPRESS DUE TO DUST/CONTAMINATION ENTERING THE SLAVE CYLINDER. *TW
9735
Feb 3, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97310
Feb 3, 1997
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD
BC0053972301
Jan 23, 1997
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD
BC0326972301
Jan 23, 1997
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LAMP FLASH-OUT CODE 33 ON VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *JD
BC3363972301
Jan 23, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD
BC3520972301
Jan 23, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
HIGH SHIFT EFFORTS ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *JD
BC1017297230
Jan 23, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
HIGH SHIFT EFFORTS ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *JD
BC1022797230
Jan 23, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD
9726
Jan 20, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - GASEOUS FUEL PREP (GFP) VEHICLES - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING REQUIRED - VEHICLES WITH 2.0L OR 4.9L ENGINE. *TW
BC0053970201
Jan 2, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD
BC1015397020
Jan 2, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD
97114
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE-"BUZZING OR KNOCKING"- RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE-AFTER STARTING. *JD
96265
Dec 16, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962620
Dec 16, 1996
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NOISE - RATCHETING - FRONT AXLE - 4X4 - SELF ENGAGEMENT OF AUTOMATIC HUB LOCKS. *TW
96252
Dec 2, 1996
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962510
Dec 2, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW
962511
Dec 2, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962521
Dec 2, 1996
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING - CLUNK NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN ON ACCELERATING AND BRAKING. *TW
BC0326961129
Nov 29, 1996
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHEN DIAGNOSING AN AIR BAG LAMP FLASH-OUT CODE 33 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HIGH RESISTANCE OR OPEN) ON A 1994-1996 F150 OR BRONCO THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, CHECK FOR PROPER GROUND FROM PIN 7, CIRCUIT 629, AT THE AIR
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962418
Nov 18, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION - E40D - REVISED DESIGN FORWARD PLANET THRUST WASHER - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0475961114
Nov 14, 1996
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A "CLUNK" NOISE HEARD/FELT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN MANEUVERING IN PARKING LOTS, DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TW
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F-150
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA26001
Opened: Jan 30, 2026
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
On March 21, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25002) to investigate instances of unexpected transmission downshifting without driver input in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles (subject vehicles) manufactured by Ford Motor Company (F... Read more
PE25002
Opened: Mar 21, 2025 , Closed: Jan 30, 2026
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
On March 21, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE25002) to investigate instances of unexpected transmission downshifting without driver input in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles (subject vehicles) manufactured by Ford Motor Company... Read more
RQ24005
Opened: Mar 27, 2024 , Closed: Jul 29, 2024
Unintended Transmission Downshift
In September 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) issued safety recall 16V-248 which included certain model year (MY) 2011-2012 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 6-speed (6R80) automatic transmissions. This recall was in response to allegations of unintended, unexpected vehicle transmission downshifting ... Read more
PE18008
Opened: Aug 3, 2018 , Closed: Dec 17, 2018
Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire
On June 18, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE18-008) to investigate complaints alleging post-crash fires at the B pillar in the area of the seat belt pretensioners on MY 2014-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab, and Super Crew Cab Vehicles. On August 24, 20... Read more
AQ17001
Opened: Jan 4, 2017 , Closed: Jun 15, 2018
Champion Ford Edinboro / Steering Shaft
NHTSA opened AQ17-001 to determine whether Champion Ford Edinboro, Inc. (Champion Ford), of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among... Read more
RQ16001
Opened: Sep 28, 2016 , Closed: Jul 5, 2020
Brake Master Cylinder Failure
On June 8, 2020, Ford Motor Company issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-332) of 292,311 model year (MY) 2014-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines and built from 9/1/2014 to 8/1/2016. Ford stated that the causes of brake fluid loss in the master cylinder are brake flu... Read more
PE16003
Opened: Feb 29, 2016 , Closed: Jul 26, 2016
Master Cylinder External Leak
On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and b... Read more
EA15006
Opened: Oct 16, 2015 , Closed: Apr 28, 2016
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
On February 15, 2016, Ford Motor Company initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 15N05 to extend warranty coverage for the electric vacuum pump in certain model year (MY) 2011 through 2012 Ford F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines.The program extends coverage for up to 10 years of ser... Read more
PE15026
Opened: Jun 22, 2015 , Closed: Oct 19, 2015
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
On June 22, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE15-026 to investigate incidents of increased brake pedal effort at cold start and extended stopping distance while driving in traffic, resulting from failures of the electric brake vacuum assist pump in mode... Read more
PE13018
Opened: May 22, 2013 , Closed: Apr 7, 2014
Reduced power during hard acceleration
On May 22, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-018 to investigate 95 complaints alleging incidents of reduced engine power during hard accelerations in model year (MY) 2011 through 2013 Ford F-150 trucks.ODI was aware of three technical service bulletins (TSBs) issued by Ford... Read more
EA11006
Opened: May 4, 2011 , Closed: Aug 19, 2011
Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion
One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).If one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.If both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.If either failure occu... Read more
PE10036
Opened: Sep 7, 2010 , Closed: May 23, 2011
Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust
One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.If one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.If both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.If either failure occurs while the vehic... Read more
EA10001
Opened: Jan 13, 2010 , Closed: Apr 25, 2011
Inadvertent airbag deployment
ODI opened this investigation based on reports of inadvertent airbag deployment.Data provided by Ford indicated that the airbag clockspring jumper wire, which is situated inside the steering wheel assembly, was installed in a manner that would allow it to rub (abrade) against a sharp metal edge on t... Read more
PE09046
Opened: Sep 24, 2009 , Closed: Jan 19, 2010
INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
FORD REPORTS THAT THE INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS ARE MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY THE AIRBAG HORN MOUNTING PLATE'S SHARP METAL EDGE THAT EVENTUALLY CAN CHAFE/CUT THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE LEADING TO A SHORT-TO-GROUND CONDITION.ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO (182) OF THE 230 REPORTS WERE FOR AIRBAG DEP... Read more
PE08063
Opened: Oct 31, 2008 , Closed: Feb 27, 2009
CNG REGULATOR LEAK
THE AGENCY HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON ITS REVIEW OF COMPLAINT REPORTS, DISCUSSIONS WITH COMPLAINANTS AND FIELD AND TECHNICAL DATA PROVIDED BY FORD.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE 1/2 TON PICKUP TRUCKS AND ARE NATURAL GAS VEHICLES (NGV) THAT ARE FUELED BY GASOLINE OR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS.THE A... Read more
PE08001
Opened: Jan 8, 2008 , Closed: May 9, 2008
LOSS OF BRAKE POWER-ASSIST
BY LETTER DATED MAY 5, 2008, FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-208) TO ADDRESS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN APPROXIMATELY 605,684 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 AND 2006 FORD F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ... Read more
PE01033
Opened: Sep 17, 2001 , Closed: Feb 6, 2002
STEERING COLUMN
PE99019
Opened: Mar 4, 1999 , Closed: Jul 27, 1999
SPARE TIRE WEAR
DP99002
Opened: Mar 2, 1999 , Closed: Mar 17, 1999
SPARE TIRE MOUNTING
THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION WAS PETITIONED TO COMMENCE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BY A LETTER SIGNED BY WILLIAM F. ALLARD AND DATED 15-FEB-98.THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING PLACES THE TIRE SIDEWALL DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL UNDER... Read more
RQ98022
Opened: Nov 13, 1998
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING BREAKAGE
IN JULY 1998, FORD SUBMITTED A PART 573 NOTIFICATION TO NHTSA CONCERNING BROKEN REAR SPRINGS ON CERTAIN 1997-98 FORD F150 TRUCKS, WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE.FORD STATED THAT FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR SPRINGS MAY OCCUR IF THE SPRING ARE OVER STRESSES(SIC) BY VEHICLE OVERLOADING.THE BROKEN PIECE OF THE ... Read more
EA98018
Opened: Aug 31, 1998 , Closed: Sep 30, 1999
ALLEGED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL
THE DETAILS OF INFORMATION AND DATA EVALUATED DURING THIS INVESTIGATION ARE STATED IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT, DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND RESULTING FROM INTERFERENCE BY THE FLOOR MAT WITH PROPER OPERATION OF THE THROTTLE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WAS NOT IDE... Read more
PE98021
Opened: Apr 1, 1998 , Closed: Aug 31, 1998
LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
RQ98006
Opened: Mar 18, 1998 , Closed: Aug 15, 2000
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ98005
Opened: Mar 13, 1998 , Closed: Aug 27, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL
ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1997, FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING APPROXIMATELY 15,000 1997 MODEL YEAR F-150 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1996, AND BUILT AT THE NORFOLK OR KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANTS.THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMI... Read more
RQ98003
Opened: Mar 6, 1998 , Closed: May 22, 2000
ICE FORMATION IN THE THROTTLE BODY
There is no summary currently available
EA97027
Opened: Dec 24, 1997 , Closed: May 29, 1998
WHEEL SEPARATION
BY LETTER DATED MAY 6, 1998, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED NHTSA OF ITS DECISION TO INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 1,520,000 OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, INCLUDING F-250 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES BUILT AT THE NORFOLK, MICHIGAN TRUCK, KANSAS CITY, AND ONTARIO TRUCK ASSEMBLY PLANTS B... Read more
PE97033
Opened: Jul 14, 1997 , Closed: Dec 24, 1997
WHEEL SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
IN ADDITION TO THE A FAILURE REPORT TABULATIONS GIVEN ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER REPORTED THAT AN ADDITIONAL 33 OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS HAVE BEEN FILED WHICH REFER TO PROBLEMS (LUG NOT TORQUE LOSS, LUG BOLT FRACTURE) THAT DID NOT INVOLVE ACTUAL WHEEL SEPARATION, BUT WHICH MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELEVANT EV... Read more
PE97019
Opened: May 6, 1997 , Closed: Sep 16, 1997
FAILURE TRANSMISSION PARK ENGAGEMENT/LOC
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 1997, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED RECALL ACTION WOULD BE INITIATED TO CORRECT A POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IN APPROXIMATELY 15,000 OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE SUSPECT CABLES WERE SUPPLIED TO FORD BY TELEFLEX AUTOMOTIVE AND ... Read more
EA96020
Opened: Aug 30, 1996 , Closed: Dec 24, 1996
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
FORD NOTIFIED ODI THAT THEY ARE CONDUCTING A RECALL TO INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REPAIR THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS ON 1997 FORD F150 VEHICLES BUILT FROM THE BEGINNING OF PRODUCTION THROUGH APRIL OF 1996.ODI'S DATABASE CONTAINS ONE COMPLAINT ALLEGING THE CENTER FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE WAS... Read more
PE96030
Opened: Apr 18, 1996 , Closed: Aug 30, 1996
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
ODI'S DATABASE CONTAINS ONE COMPLAINT ALLEGING THE CENTER FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE WAS NOT BOLTED TO THE FLOOR.FORD SUBMITTED 28 ADDITIONAL FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANT CLAIMS ALLEGING THAT A SEAT BELT WAS NOT BOLTED TO THE FLOOR, NOT ATTACHED, NOT HOOKED UP, OR THE OWNER COMPLAINTED THAT THE SEAT BEL... Read more
FORD F-150 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-150 across all model years (1991, 2026).
419
Total Recalls
47,330
Total Complaints
30
Investigations
2,343
Reported Crashes
2,348
Reported Fires
87
Reported Deaths
FORD F-150 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 12 | 167 | View |
| 2024 | 10 | 257 | View |
| 2023 | 11 | 564 | View |
| 2022 | 22 | 775 | View |
| 2021 | 28 | 1,256 | View |
| 2020 | 11 | 859 | View |
| 2019 | 9 | 1,647 | View |
| 2018 | 19 | 2,778 | View |
| 2017 | 18 | 1,749 | View |
| 2016 | 14 | 2,508 | View |
| 2015 | 14 | 2,150 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,905 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 3,930 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 2,434 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 2,966 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 1,134 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 400 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 455 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 623 | View |
| 2006 | 14 | 741 | View |
| 2005 | 14 | 1,364 | View |
| 2004 | 16 | 2,431 | View |
| 2003 | 11 | 523 | View |
| 2002 | 10 | 964 | View |
| 2001 | 19 | 1,451 | View |
| 2000 | 17 | 1,274 | View |
| 1999 | 18 | 1,323 | View |
| 1998 | 18 | 1,624 | View |
| 1997 | 26 | 3,285 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 7 | 383 | |
| 1995 | 7 | 788 | View |
| 1994 | 13 | 908 | View |
| 1993 | 13 | 753 | View |
| 1992 | 9 | 553 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 357 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | View |