1996 Ford E-150 Suspension 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 suspension 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.
“Broken front spring on 1996 econoline van apparently due to corrosion issue. Dealer diagnosed problem and states that broken spring may or may not come lose and result in a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10167441, filed 2006-09“When driving vehicle over 50 MPH it is unusable and wanders all over the road. Driver states that it's like driving on ice. The dealer states that the prolbem is due to the vehicle not having a sway bar.”
NHTSA complaint #822067, filed 1998-05“Upon traveling the vehicle pulls to the left and right. Also vehicle cuts off without prior warning. There is a loud noise coming from the engine. Please provide any further details. Consumer has contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #820019, filed 1997-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 16% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-150
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
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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