1996 Ford F-250

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #06V286000August 1, 20061,200,000 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

  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)

• NHTSA recall #05V388000September 7, 20054,500,000 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

  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 reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)

• NHTSA recall #96V161000August 29, 1996134,770 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  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."

  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.

• NHTSA recall #96V146000August 1, 1996200 vehicles affected

  structure: frame and members

  The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank.

  The subject fasteners Can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. A loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts).

Other model years

• 1991 107
• 1992 119
• 1993 130
• 1994 123
• 1995 184
• 1996
• 1997 304
• 1998 56
• 1999 581
• 2000 326
• 2001 220
• 2002 156
• 2003 116
• 2004 154
• 2005 144
• 2006 221
• 2007 60
• 2008 197
• 2009 54
• 2010 73
• 2011 248
• 2012 266
• 2013 95
• 2014 142