1996 Ford F-250 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Ford F-250, 2% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
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. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the drivers seat reclined independently. The contact was a licensed mechanic who stated that the bolts that hold the seat upright were broken. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10593652, filed 2014-05, 110,000 miles“Consumer stated the factory installed wiring harness which is coming out of the engine compartment fuse box began having electrical problems which was causing the turn signal and brake lights to be inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #564781, filed 2002-03“When vehicle was being driven passenger's side seat suddenly collapsed in reclining position. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has ordered consumer a new seat. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8003089, filed 2002-01“Driver's seat weld that holds seat to rail broke off, causing seat to move back and forth. Consumer believes that Ford should cover repair cost since it was a manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #857889, filed 2000-03Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
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.
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