1996 Ford F-150 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 324 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Ford F-150, 3% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“About three minutes after I parked and shut off the truck in the driveway, I heard a loud explosion, stepped outside and saw flames shooting out from under the hood accompanied by billowing smoke. The fire lasted 15-20 minutes, went through the firewall, entered and melted down the cab. During this period of time, I was attempting to put out the fire in order to prevent it from spreading to the garage and the propane tank. As a result, I had to be treated for moderate smoke inhalation by the first responders on the scene. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554168, filed 2013-11, 132,000 miles“Drivers seat sub-assembly failed (track portion) this could have been very serious if I were on the highway driving at highway speeds. I strongly suggest Ford look into this matter.the failed part is at the dealer that replaced it.”
NHTSA complaint #740976, filed 2001-02“Dt: the vehicle has bucket seats that recline. Recliner bolt broke and the seat fell back. There is recall 96e010000 but owner 's vehicle was not included. Vehicle was taken to dealership, but vehicle was not repaired. Vehicle is not being driven. The drivers seat is the one with problems. The passenger seat is fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10125340, filed 2005-06“Bolts on recliner have loosened, causing seat back to recline unexpectedly. Consumer claims it is same defect as recall 96e010000, but this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #864833, filed 2000-07“Bench and split seats are very loose, and they rattle. Consumer feels seat may snap back at anytime. Consumers having same problem as mentioned in recall 96 e 010 000.”
NHTSA complaint #882242, filed 2001-03Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 14 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 | 44 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 0% |
| 2010 | 11 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 86 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 7 | 0% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford F-150
56 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsTires
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-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