1996 Ford E-150 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Ford E-150, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
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.
“A chrome color grille about 2.5 feet wide and 6 tall flew off the front of our 1996 f150 Ford van while we were driving at highway speed. I noticed other similar Ford vans that have also lost the same front grill part. We were going 55 MPH down a 2 lane highway and a large truck was going the other way. The gust of air from the passing truck was sufficient to tear off the grill part and cause it to fly over the top of our van.”
NHTSA complaint #10293069, filed 2009-11, 85,000 miles“The body mount bushings on my Ford e150 econoline van have failed and the Ford manufacturer doesn't think it is their problem. After some investigation I have come to the conclusion it is a material defect. I have checked with a few body repair shops in my area and they have had only 1 case of having to replace this type of part. I can not get anyone to quote me a price of how much it will cost to repair this.”
NHTSA complaint #10000868, filed 2003-01“Three interior door panels cracked with an outside air temperature of -28degf just by closing door. Break occurred in plastic panel just below window on drive and passenger doors, approx 3/4 of the way towards back of door. Break is approx 3 long, and in cold temps will be flexed approx 3/8 . Need to redesign to account for expansion in cold temperatures.”
NHTSA complaint #701757, filed 1998-12Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-150
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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