1996 Ford Ford Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,950miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and electrical system (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,950 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires5 28%
- Engine cooling4 22%
- Electrical system2 11%
- Fuel system2 11%
- Brakes1 5.6%
- Equipment1 5.6%
- Seat belts1 5.6%
- Body and structure1 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.6%
Example complaints
Tires: “This is the letter I e-mailed to firestone_consumers_affairs, friday, september 22, 2000. I have had three of my six firestone tires fail with tread separation. These tires are not listed on the recall list. I drive a 1996 27' gulfstream conquest 102 motor home. I am a bachelor: consequently, I travel alone and carry a relatively small load. All three failures have occurred while driving 55 MPH on asphalt roads. The temperature was about 92 to 95 degrees and the roads were smooth, without potholes. …”
NHTSA complaint #732974, filed 2000-09Engine cooling: “The head gasket of my 1996 Ford windstar van failed at 79,900 miles. This failure in 1995 Ford windstar vans resulted in a recall where Ford motors replaced the engines of those vehicles. I am told by my Ford platinum mechanic that the 1995 and 1996 windstar engines are the same and that the gaskets were supplied by the same supplier. My van was manufactured in october, 1995. This failure occurs in other Ford motors 3.8 engines, specifically the crown victoria, and lincoln towncar.”
NHTSA complaint #10114234, filed 2005-03, 79,900 milesFuel system: “Developed leaks in gas tank under front restraining strap .was repaired and another leak developed under front strap in same area.could have been a very hazerdous situation.seems that there is a defect in the tank,similar to the 1995 Ford windstar recall”
NHTSA complaint #729519, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 79,900 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck.
Other model years of the Ford Ford Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 37 | 56,645 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 20 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 25 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | 69,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 25 | 109,436 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 34 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 65,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 162,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 178,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Ford Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Ford Ford Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Ford Ford Truck is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1996 Ford Ford Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Ford Ford Truck reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,950 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 79,900 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.