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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1996 Ford E-150 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
130,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Ford E-150, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015113%
2014117%
2013737%
2012325%
2011522%
2009114%
200819%
2006318%
2005213%
2004412%
2003314%
2002311%
200138%
200048%
199934%
199858%
199755%
199623%
199557%
199476%
199346%
199269%
1991213%
198926%

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology