1996 Ford F-350 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Ford F-350, 3% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“We have had four instances on this vehicle where the lugs on the wheels, both front and back, have sheered off. Twice leaving us stranded for hours - including a terrifying night in the nevada desert, with our children, stranded until four in the morning on the side of the road. This is a very serious and dangerous problem.”
NHTSA complaint #746994, filed 2001-06“While driving down on the highway at approximately 50 MPH, both right/left wheels fell off. Due to both rims and 10 lugs coming off. Dealer replaced lugs and nuts.”
NHTSA complaint #808464, filed 1997-02Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 18% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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