1996 Ford F-250 SD Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Ford F-250 SD, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 1996 Ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch became oily and started leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the speed control deactivation switch would need to be replaced. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified but advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall and offered no other assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493207, filed 2013-01, 131,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated on february 27, 2004 the vehicle caught on fire. It started in the cruise control switch. Ford f250 1996. There was no forewarning, the vehicle was parked ten to twelve hours. Ford repaired the vehicle at contact's expense. However, the insurance company covered a certain amount of it.”
NHTSA complaint #10139260, filed 2005-10Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 1993–1997, 1999–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 14 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 7% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 18% |
| 1996 | 2 | 18% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford F-250 SD
4 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-250 SD
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