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SeatsPart report

1996 Ford E-150 Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%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 1 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Ford E-150, 2% 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.

“Driver's side seatback has broken on two occasions after being involved in a vehicle crash. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #899800, filed 2001-12

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016113%
200413%
200113%
199922%
199812%
199722%
199612%
199223%
199117%

Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-150

Brakes
14 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Seat belts
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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