1996 Ford F Series Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 197,832miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Ford F Series, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 197,832 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.
“I have tried numerous times to replace my door handles from the inside of my truck. They keep breaking, and now I am driving a truck that I can only open from the outside after rolling my windows down. I have talked to Ford about this defect, which I consider a high safety issue in an emergency. They say they have a better design but will cost me $250 each to replace. I know I am not the only one that has this problem so why isn't it something that Ford should replace free? Meanwhile.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10545636, filed 2013-09, 197,832 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 15% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 15% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford F Series
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford F Series
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