Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1996 Ford F-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- 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)
FORD/EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL
- Summary
- 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.
FORD/STRUCTURE; FRAME; MEMBERS AND BODY
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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).
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Owner complaints (130)
130 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The tires is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 28 | 21.5% |
| Service brakes | 27 | 20.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 13.1% |
| Power train | 15 | 11.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 9.2% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 6.2% |
| Fuel system | 8 | 6.2% |
| Suspension | 7 | 5.4% |
| Steering | 6 | 4.6% |
| Structure | 5 | 3.8% |
How 1996 compares with other F-350 years
Best and worst F-350 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 52 | 4 |
| 1993 | 101 | 6 |
| 1994 | 95 | 5 |
| 1995 | 134 | 2 |
| 1996 | 130 | 3 |
| 1997 | 155 | 3 |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 | 413 | 12 |
| 2000 | 304 | 4 |
| 2001 | 160 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1996 Ford F-350 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 06V286000 (vehicle speed control), 96V161000 (equipment), 96V146000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1996 Ford F-350 problems?
Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA. Tires (28), Service brakes (27), Engine and engine cooling (17) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1996 F-350 compare with other years?
Among the 1992–2001 Ford F-350 model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 1999 the most (413). The 1996 drew 130. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.