1996 FORD FORD TRUCK
0 recalls — 22 complaints — 9 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Oct 12, 2010
Incident date: Oct 3, 2010
CORROSION IN FORD LCF COMMERCIAL TRUCK FUEL TANKS, TRUCK RUNNING AT 5 MILES PER HOUR AND CONTINUOUS STALLING OF VEHICLE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 31, 2008
Incident date: Mar 31, 2008
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 D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 31, 2008
Incident date: Mar 31, 2008
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 D... Read more
TIRES
May 3, 2005
Incident date: Apr 3, 2005
TRUCK DAMANGE DUE TO TIRE BLOW-OUT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 17, 2005
Incident date: Sep 28, 2001
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 GASKE... Read more
TIRES
Aug 29, 2003
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 19, 2001
TRUCK WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 20,907 MILES. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 10,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN AT 21, 828 ABOUT 11,000 MILES LATER.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 20, 2000
TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, DEALERS REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT ON RECALL(FIRESTONE FR 480 P235R75/15).*ET
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Aug 20, 2000
TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, DEALERS REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT ON RECALL(FIRESTONE FR 480 P235R75/15).*ET
TIRES
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Aug 4, 2000
THIS IS THE LETTER I E-MAILED TO FIRESTONE_CONSUMERS_AFFAIRS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2000. I HAVE HAD THREE OF MY SIX FIRESTONE TIRES FAIL WITH TREAD SEPARATION. THESE TIRES ARE NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST. I DRIVE A 1996 27' GULFSTREAM CONQUEST 102 MOTOR HOME. I AM A BACHELOR: CONSEQUENTLY, I TRA... Read more
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 17, 2000
RIGHT REAR TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE DAMAGING RIGHT LOWER QUARTER PANEL AND TAIL PIPE. NLM (FIRESTONE 2857516)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 25, 2000
DEVELOPED LEAKS IN GAS TANK UNDER FRONT RESTRAINING STRAP .WAS REPAIRED AND ANOTHER LEAK DEVELOPED UNDER FRONT STRAP IN SAME AREA.COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY HAZERDOUS SITUATION.SEEMS THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE TANK,SIMILAR TO THE 1995 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Apr 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
WHEN DRIVNG THOUGH A PUDDLE @ SLOW SPEEDS, BATTERY LIGHT BLINKED AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. BROUGHT CAR INTO SHOP, WAS TOLD LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION. I READ ON YOUR WEB SITE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
WHEN DRIVNG THOUGH A PUDDLE @ SLOW SPEEDS, BATTERY LIGHT BLINKED AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. BROUGHT CAR INTO SHOP, WAS TOLD LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION. I READ ON YOUR WEB SITE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 16, 1999
THIS TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH E4 OD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WHILE STILL UNDER ORIGINAL WARRENTEE I COMPLAINED OF JERKY AND ROUGH SHIFTING AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER, THAT THIS WAS NORMAL, TO PROTECT MYSELF AT 32,000 MILES I HAD THE TRANSISSIOM SERVICED AND CHECKED AGAIN FOR DEFE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 16, 1999
THIS TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH E4 OD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WHILE STILL UNDER ORIGINAL WARRENTEE I COMPLAINED OF JERKY AND ROUGH SHIFTING AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER, THAT THIS WAS NORMAL, TO PROTECT MYSELF AT 32,000 MILES I HAD THE TRANSISSIOM SERVICED AND CHECKED AGAIN FOR DEFE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 18, 1998
RIVETS AND BOLTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT IN THE CHASSIS, HOWEVER DEALERSHIP WELDED FRAME INSTEAD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 14, 1998
OIL PAN RUSTED OUT CAUSING LEAKAGE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 10, 1998
SHOULDER BELTS MOUNTED TO WALL, CAUSING BELTS TO CROSS OVER THE AISLE OF VAN, BLOCKING AISLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Aug 5, 1997
WHEN PULLING TRAILERS THE ABS, ON THESE VEHICLES, IS ACTIVE AND IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 40% MORE BRAKING ROOM TO STOP. THIS HAS BEEN OBSERVED ON THE FORD AND DODGE ONE TON PICK-UP TRUCKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
HOLE IN ENGINE CYLINDER DUE TO NOT ADDING CHEMNICAL ADDITIVE TO COOLANT SYSTEM. *DH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
DRIVER HAS TO TAKE EYES OFF ROAD TO ADJUST RADIO DUE TO THE RADIO MISSING ITS KNOBS. *DH
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 FORD FORD TRUCK
9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
982035
Feb 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FOR AVAILABILITY OF MAJOR ASSEMBLIES, PLEASE REFER TO THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM GUIDE. *TT
BC0141970201
Jan 2, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD
BC0313970201
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *JD
BC0845961001
Oct 1, 1996
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
CLARIFIED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL - RCL/96S54 (ATTACHMENT III, DEALER LETTER). *TT
BC0846961001
Oct 1, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION ON PART NUMBER FOR THE ROTUNDA TOOL THAT IS STATED IN SAFETY RECALL RCL/96S48-RCL/96S99. *TT
BC5200961001
Oct 1, 1996
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPLAINED MIL LIGHT CODES &/OR IRREGULAR SHIFTING (A4LD). THE -12A581- (95-96) OR -12B637- (97) WIRE LOOM IS COMING INTO CONTACT W/ THE CENTER WIPER ACCESS PLATE LWR CTR. *TT
BC5220961001
Oct 1, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON SERVICING VEHICLES WITH FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT. REVISED COVER PT# F6TZ-4033-BA. *TT
BC5221961001
Oct 1, 1996
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
REVISED HOSE PART# F6HZ-9J291-A HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REPLACE HOSE THAT SHOWS SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, CRACKS MAY APPEAR IN THE OUTER COVERING OF THE HOSE. *TT
BC9669961001
Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2.3L EFI ENGINES DISPLAY A ROLLING IDLE CONCERN. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FORD FORD TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE90051
Opened: Mar 5, 1990 — Closed: May 5, 1990
INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S
There is no summary currently available
PE89019
Opened: Dec 1, 1988 — Closed: Apr 5, 1989
THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN
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FORD FORD TRUCK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD FORD TRUCK across all model years (1967–1980).
22
Total Recalls
412
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
28
Reported Crashes
22
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
FORD FORD TRUCK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 54 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 30 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 47 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 22 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |