1996 Ford F-350 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Ford F-350, 1% of the 130 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.
“Air conditioner failed/froze up and contaminated system, causing over $1000 in replacement cost. Asked an independent mechanic why the whole system was destroyed. He said because Ford is using aluminum compressor, and when bearing dries out instead of bearing it wearing out the casing, causing aluminum powder to contaminate the system. I feel this was caused by the lack of sufficient oil in the system. Ford will not cover this as the warranty was just out. I feel this was their fault for not having the right amount of oil. …”
NHTSA complaint #704937, filed 1999-03Related 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-350 1996, F-150 1996–1997, F-250 1996–1997 +3 more
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford F-350
28 complaintsTires
28 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-350
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