1996 Ford F-350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Ford F-350, 4% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 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 roof panel is separating from the frame. No rust problem has been reported. The roof panel would pop open on occasions when driven on the highway. The roof panel looked as if it were opened by a can opener and had run from the driver's door to the middle of the two rear doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10044904, filed 2003-12, 200,000 miles“Driver's and passenger's door locks malfunctioned, causing doors not to open from the inside. In case of an emergency occupatns may be trapped inside of vehicle. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #858149, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 96V146000Aug 1, 1996The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This…Covers: Ford F-350 1996, F-250 1996, F Super Duty 1996
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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