1996 Ford F Super Duty Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Ford F Super Duty. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V209000Nov 13, 199764,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
  Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1993–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (egr) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.

  Possible consequence: Depending on the materials used in the construction of the completed vehicle, ignition of these materials could occur resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the egr tube.

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• 96V146000Aug 1, 1996200 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members
  Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1996, F-350 1996, F-250 1996

  Reported issue: The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank.

  Possible consequence: The subject fasteners can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. A loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts).

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