1996 Ford F-250 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Ford F-250, 2% of the 176 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Vehicle would not start. Consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. Dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. So consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. Dealer charged a $1000 to take them out. The light at the rear of the vehicle failed. The starter failed three times. A/c failed. The gear shifter failed. The exhaust system failed. Brake caliper and rotor failed. Wires underhood rust out. Power steering hose failed.”
NHTSA complaint #873293, filed 2000-10“While driving 60mph the rear driver's side tire blew out, called the dealer and they said that there was a recall on the vehicle, but we did not receive the notice in time.”
NHTSA complaint #808030, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 96V161000Aug 29, 1996The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire…Covers: Ford F-250 1996–1997, F-150 1996–1997, Explorer 1996 +3 more
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford F-250
35 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-250
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