1996 FORD F SERIES
0 recalls, 17 complaints - 89 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
5 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 11, 2015
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
TRUCK WAS DRIVEN THEN PARKED, 15 MINUTES LATER WHILE MOWING THE GRASS, I LOOKED OVER AT THE PARKED TRUCKAND IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED AT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 20, 2014
Incident date: Jun 10, 2014
OPENED REAR TANK CAP AND FUEL SPURTED OUT AND WOULD NOT STOP HAD TO PUT CAP BACK ON, I NEVER USE THIS TANK ONLY REFUEL IN THE FRONT TANK. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 27, 2013
Incident date: Sep 27, 2013
I HAVE TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO REPLACE MY DOOR HANDLES FROM THE INSIDE OF MY TRUCK. THEY KEEP BREAKING, AND NOW I AM DRIVING A TRUCK THAT I CAN ONLY OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AFTER ROLLING MY WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE TALKED TO FORD ABOUT THIS DEFECT, WHICH I CONSIDER A HIGH SAFETY ISSUE IN AN EMERGENCY. THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Nov 13, 2011
Incident date: Nov 13, 2011
GASOLINE IS LEAKING OUT OF THE FRONT FUEL CAP OF MY 1996 FORD F-150 TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS DUAL TANKS. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. MY RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 91V146000. THIS IS THE PROBLEM MY TRUCK IS HAVING BUT IT IS NOT C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 13, 2011
Incident date: Nov 13, 2011
GASOLINE IS LEAKING OUT OF THE FRONT FUEL CAP OF MY 1996 FORD F-150 TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS DUAL TANKS. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. MY RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 91V146000. THIS IS THE PROBLEM MY TRUCK IS HAVING BUT IT IS NOT C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 18, 2011
Incident date: Jan 10, 2010
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. *KB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 10, 2010
Incident date: Mar 15, 2002
CRUISE CONTROL REFUSES TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ISSUE REPORTED TO FORD DLR. IN 2002 AND DLR. REFUSED TO REPAIR AS NOT UNDER WARRANTY RECALL AND UNIT OUT OF WARRANTY. I DO NOT TRY TO USE CRUISE CONTROL AS VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITH CONTROL ON AND WILL NOT DISENGAGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 20, 2009
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
THE REAR FUEL TANK DRAINS FUEL FROM THE FRONT FUEL TANK AND CAUSES FUEL TO OUT PAST THE FILL CAP. *TR
STEERING:COLUMN
Nov 30, 2007
Incident date: Nov 20, 2007
1996 FORD F 150 AUTO TRANS W/ OVERDRIVE CRUISE & TILT, THE PROBLEM IS STEERING COLUMN FAILURE FIRST TIME WAS ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AND AGAIN NOW 11/30/2007. THE 1ST TIME AT ABOUT 78,000 MI. AND THE MILEAGE NOW IS 179,000 MI THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FAILURE STARTS AS POPPING SOUNDS ALONG WITH TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 17, 2005
Incident date: Jan 11, 2005
ON 1/10/05, I ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED MY VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED UNDER THE CARPORT 15 FEET AWAY FROM MY BEDROOM WINDOW. AT 12:30 AM, MY WIFE AND I HEARD A NOISE, LOOKED OUT THE BLINDS TO FIND FIRE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE EDGES OF HOOD. ME AND MY SON ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 6, 2005
Incident date: Sep 3, 2005
MY SONS TRUCK 1996 FORD F150 CAUGHT FIRE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY IT HAD BEEN SITTING THERE A LITTLE OVER TWO HOURS. IT STARTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. THE TRUCK IS TOTALED, MY SOFIC AND GUTTER WAS DESTROYED MY GARAGE. MY 2005 CAR-MATE TRAILER HAS HEAT DAMAGE ON THE FRONT... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2005
Incident date: Aug 22, 2005
13-21 AUG TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHILE WE VISITED FAMILY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. TRUCK NOT DRIVEN. DROVE TRUCK 22 AUG TO WORK APPROX. 12.5 MILES. TRUCK WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT UNTIL 4PM WHEN I DROVE IT HOME. TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FROM 4:30 PM UNTIL THE FIRE WAS DISCOVERED BETWEEN 8:30 A... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Apr 2, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES: A FIRE STARTED WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE SITTING ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FIRE STARTED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF IN A PARKING LOT BY ITSELF. SOME OF THE ENGINE EQUIPMENT BURNED. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD ,AND FORD SAID THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 5, 2005
Incident date: Feb 26, 2005
NYS VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRES EMISSION TESTING ON 96 & NEWER MODELS. I HAD MY OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES & TWICE IN ONE YEARS TIME. THE OXYGEN SENSORS THAT FORD MAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. IT COSTS ME OVER $500 EACH TIME TO REPLACE THESE SENSORS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Sep 18, 2004
1996 FORD F150 FUSE BLOWN # 13 (IN DASH) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE; SPEED CONTROL ASSOCIATED SENSORS. LOCAL FORD DEALER SERVICED 9-27-04 @ $510.30 TO DIAGNOSE SITUATION AND REMEDIED BY REPLACING THE WHOLE MASTER CYLINDER WHERE IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THE SWITCH FROM THE SPEED CONTROL ON THIS BRAKE UNI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
SEPT. 5TH I ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER HAVE TO DEAL WITH. I HAVE BEEN A LONG TIME SUPPORTER OF FORD, BUT THIS HAS TURNED ME SOUR. I HAVE A PUPPY THAT I PUT INTO THE CAB OF MY TRUCK. AS HE WAS MOVING TOWARDS THE PASSENGERS SEAT (ON THE FLOOR) HE MUST HAVE RUBBED HIS PAW UP NEXT ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 10, 2003
Incident date: Jun 9, 2003
MY F150 ONLY HAS 65000 MILES AND IS 7 YRS. OLD AND DTHE OIL PAN IS RUSTED OUT. FROM THE SOUNDS OF IT, THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FROD TRUCKS BASED ON INFO. POSTED ON A WEBSDSITE BULLETIN BOARD. I THINK FORD SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FORD F SERIES
89 manufacturer communications from 88 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 190000 TIRES | 4 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
TB-08-258
Dec 29, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-08-258
Dec 29, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
11675
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE, MISS AND VARIOUS OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS ON VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE. THIS MAY BE RELATED TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING CAUSED BY FUEL QUALITY ISSUES. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03261
Jan 5, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
02169
Aug 19, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING VEHICLE LEAN. *TT
15397
Nov 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
01B77
Oct 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
15355
Oct 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT
01B77S6
Aug 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION UPDATE FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES, P235/75R15. *SLC
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99205
Oct 4, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE. *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
991413
Jul 12, 1999
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 MIDRANGE DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION OR BUZZ THROUGH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. *TT
6585
Jul 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACKED FLEXPLATE. *TT
99133
Jun 28, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS DASH LIGHTS FLASHING WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED. *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
6473
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME MEDIUM TRUCKS PRODUCED AT KENTUCKY ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY EXHIBIT OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER. *TT
9983
May 3, 1999
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING VARIOUS INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, SUCH AS LOW COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR LEAKING COOLANT INTO WIRING HARNESS. *TT
5892
Mar 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT
5899
Mar 1, 1999
042510 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
CLARIFICATION PERTAINING TO THE DUAL AIR PRESSURE GAUGE FUNCTION. *TT
12556
Mar 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT
12564
Mar 1, 1999
042510 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER OPERATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DUAL AIR PRESSURE GAUGE READINGS. *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
5203
Dec 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
5343
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED COMPONENTS ON ANY 7.3L DIT DIESEL VEHICLE, REQUIRES THAT THE REPLACED COMPONENT BE RETURNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE YEAR DIESEL ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY REIM
12230
Dec 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12261
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
982323
Nov 23, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
985072
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
12174
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
98217
Nov 1, 1998
044100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
EXPERIENCING FLUID ON BRAKE SHOES AND REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. *YC
9811339
Sep 1, 1998
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL INJECTOR O-RING KIT. *TT
98163
Aug 17, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOCKS FAILED. YD
981511
Aug 3, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
HARD TO START VEHICLE AT COLD TEMPERATURE.*AK
11776
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
4658
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
980304
Apr 1, 1998
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE FUEL ECONOMY. *YC
980323
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *YC
980307
Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONDITIONS WITH PRESSURE BEING HIGHER/LOWER THAN EXPECTED. *YC
980303
Apr 1, 1998
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SYMPTOMS WITH LACK OF POWER. VERIFY ACTUAL ENGINE TURBO-BOOST AS OUTLINED ON THE DIAGNOSTIC SHEET. *AK
980302
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING HARD START/ NO START. *YC
980301
Apr 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
EXPERIENCING ROUGH IDLE/MISS. *AK
98614
Mar 30, 1998
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING MAY BE INACCURATE. *YC
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
983592
Jan 6, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RADIO INOPERATIVE CONDITIONS. *TT
BC2312970501
May 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NEW THROTTLE CABLE TO REDUCE VIBRATION ATTHE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TW
97716
Mar 31, 1997
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FUEL INJECTION PUMP- BOSCH- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FD1060/1460 DIESEL ENGINES. *JD
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97630
Mar 17, 1997
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
HARD STARTING- POSSIBLE PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER/MUFFLER (CCM)- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 11/29/93 EQUIPPED WITH 1994 EMISSION LEVEL FD1060 OR FD1460 DIESEL ENGINE. *JD
97517
Mar 3, 1997
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE- DIESEL- FD1060 AND FD1460- WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST- SERVICE TIP. *JD
96L11
Mar 1, 1997
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 96L11 - AUDIO GUIDES PLACED IN THE MOUNTAINEERS DID NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE OPTIONAL JBL/LUXURY AUDIO SYSTEM - THE WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLETS IN THE AFFECTED E AND F SERIES TRUCKS DO NOT HA
97411
Feb 17, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
FEAD BELT- HIGH WEAR AND/OR COMES OFF OF THE DRIVE PULLEY- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/1/92 THROUGH 6/1/96 WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
97315
Feb 3, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NO START- STARTER WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OVER- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
BC1001697020
Feb 1, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SOME VEHICLES E4OD EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 SHIFT. *JD
BC3341973101
Feb 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 5.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD
BC3341972301
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD
BC0322972301
Jan 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1600-1900 RPM MOAN/DRONE WHILE DRIVING. *JD
BC3505972301
Jan 23, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
BC1018797230
Jan 23, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DIAGNOSE THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
97118
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE- FD1060 OR FD1460- HIGH VIBRATION AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VIBRATION- HIGH- AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE. *JD
97117
Jan 2, 1997
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
HEATER- LACK OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE- COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
BC1008997020
Jan 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT BUZZING OR KNOCKING NOISE, INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE UPSTREAM AIR CHECK VALVE TO REPAIR THE NOISE. *JD
BC0322970201
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1600-1900 RPM MOAN/DRONE WHILE DRIVING. *JD
BC0256970201
Jan 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A RUNNING CHANGE FOR THE 7.3L TO ALLOW BETTER DEFINITION ON CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION TESTS IN PROCESS. *JD
BC0255970201
Jan 2, 1997
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
4X4 FRONT AXLE IS LEAKING THROUGH THE VENT TUBE. *JD
BC0204970201
Jan 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT BUZZING OR KNOCKING NOISE, INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE UPSTREAM AIR CHECK VALVE TO REPAIR THE NOISE. *JD
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
962529
Dec 2, 1996
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
FEAD BELT - HIGH WEAR AND/OR COMES OFF THE DRIVE PULLEY - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/1/92 THROUGH 9/1/96 WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *TW
96252
Dec 2, 1996
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
962420
Nov 18, 1996
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LACK OF POWER - ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL - VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96. *TW
BC0463961115
Nov 15, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *TW
BC0016961101
Nov 1, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SOME 1996 E/F SERIES FEDERAL CALIBRATION 7.3L DIT, E40D EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *TW
BC0604961101
Nov 1, 1996
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
NEW FUEL HOSE TO REPLACE THE HOSE USED IN THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL RETURN SYSTEM - THE CURRENT HOSE MAY SHOW SIGHN OF DETERIOATION OR CRACKS. *TW
BC0602961101
Nov 1, 1996
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
INSTRUCTIONS ON SECURING SPARE TIRE TO UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE. *TW
BC0601961101
Nov 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANY MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS THAT ARE REPLACED/REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND RETURNED TO THE WPRC SHOW SIGNS OF IMPROPER/LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR MISDIAGNOSIS. *TW
BC0693961023
Oct 23, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
962218
Oct 21, 1996
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STARTER - STARTER DOES NOT ENGAGE AND/OR STARTER MAY CYCLE (ENGAGE-DISENGAGE-ENGAGE) WHILE CRANKING - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN FD ENGINE AND AN ALLISON MD3000 TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96, *TW
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
BC5201961001
Oct 1, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5191961001
Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT
96732
Mar 25, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE OIL MAY LEAK ONTHE SIDE OF THE FD1460 ENGINE. THIS MAY HAPPEN BECAUSE THE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) RISES OUT OF ITS NORMAL RETAINED POSITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TT
96731
Mar 25, 1996
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING THE STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *TT
96715
Mar 25, 1996
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SINGLE KEY LOCKSETS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE00003
Opened: Jan 13, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2000
FRONT CENTER LAP BELT ANCHORAGE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT SAFETY BELT REPORTEDLY WAS NOT MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE
PE97005
Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: May 12, 1997
UNDERCARRIAGE FIRES
ALLEGED SUBJECT VEHICLES DRIVEN THROUGH TALL GRASS EXPERIENCE FIRES CAUSED BY GRASS CLIPPINGS COLLECTING ON VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
EA96028
Opened: Nov 14, 1996 , Closed: Jul 25, 1997
PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES
wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab.pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire.
PE96041
Opened: Jun 13, 1996 , Closed: Nov 14, 1996
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESSBECOMES PINCHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE.
DP94002
Opened: Mar 10, 1994 , Closed: Apr 25, 1994
DEFECTIVE WIRING
DEFECTIVE WIRING
PE90023
Opened: Dec 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 1, 1990
FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM
There is no summary currently available
PE89130
Opened: Jun 15, 1989 , Closed: Nov 17, 1989
FIREWALL FRACTURE
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FORD F SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES across all model years (1971, 2003).
29
Total Recalls
391
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
58
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 54 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 55 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 44 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 17 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | View |