1996 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 12 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Mar 12, 2000
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 CHANGE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Mar 12, 2000
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 CHANGE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 18, 1995
WIRING HARNESS LOCATED ON TOP OF TRUCKS FRAME, CUT BY SEAM IN CABS FLOORBOARD, CAUSING SHORT WHICH CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO FAIL. *DSH
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
12 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
962528
Dec 2, 1996
042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
BRAKES - AIR COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN - VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE - ENGINE - 7.0L - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL - NOISE - RATTLE - AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED- VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE. *TW
BC0313961101
Nov 1, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW
BC0602961101
Nov 1, 1996
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
INSTRUCTIONS ON SECURING SPARE TIRE TO UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE. *TW
BC0693961023
Oct 23, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC0844961008
Oct 8, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM. *TT
BC0883961004
Oct 4, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
BC5191961001
Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5201961001
Oct 1, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC9688961001
Oct 1, 1996
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT
BC0230960102
Dec 1, 1995
160000 STRUCTURE
HEADLAMP OR WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED BECAUSE OF SPECIAL BODIES ADDED TO INCOMPLETE VEHICLES (E/F SERIES CHASSIS CABS) OR BECAUSE OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION (MODIFICATION CONVERSION) AFTER THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE ASSEMBLY PLANT IS NOT
BC0285960102
Dec 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5.8L, C-6 TRANSMISSION, TRANS FLUID OVERFILL. TRANS MAY NOT ENGAGE OR MAY SLIP IF FLUID LEVEL IS ADJUSTED. THIS IS FROM INCORRECT FLUID FILLER TUBE ASSY (7A228). BEFORE ADJUSTING FLUID LEVEL, CHECK FOR CORRECT FLUID FILLER TUBE ASSY (7A228
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) across all model years (1978, 1987).
9
Total Recalls
167
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 3 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | View |