1996 Ford E-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford E-150, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1996 Ford E-150 serpentine belt, air conditioning compressor. Electrical system, ignition module replaced, ABS light illuminated when brakes were applied, tie rods replaced, fuel pump replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10176468, filed 2006-12“Gas filler tube leaks gas when filling tank. This first occurred when filling up tank last year and resulted in pouring of gasoline onto the pavement beneath the vehicle. The flow stopped only when the fuel reached the level of the apparent hole. I menti.”
NHTSA complaint #748816, filed 2001-07“Fuel filler rubber tube has a rupture which leaks around the nozzle onto the ground and hot exhaust. Dealership has told owner that part is on national back-order. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8016960, filed 2002-08“Gas tank corrosion cause leak of fuel and fumes into passenger space. Although found under the mileage warranty limits, regular warranty expired 3 months earlier. After discussion with Ford and dealer, they replaced tank under extended warranty but charged us for labor costs. Steering problem : have had steering problems with this van since it was first purchased. Have had multiple visits to dealer to discuss problem of alignment (van constantly pulls to the right) yet dealer can find no problem and blames it on the crown of the road . …”
NHTSA complaint #735908, filed 2000-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 24% |
| 1998 | 11 | 18% |
| 1997 | 22 | 22% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 13% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 20% |
| 1990 | 8 | 47% |
| 1989 | 8 | 26% |
| 1988 | 2 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-150
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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