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Fuel systemPart report

1996 Ford Ford Truck Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
151,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford Ford Truck, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,000 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.

“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 2000-08

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200318%
200213%
200115%
200014%
1996211%
1995210%
1994320%
1993343%
1992220%
1988114%

Other parts of the 1996 Ford Ford Truck

Tires
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Ford Truck

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology