1996 Ford Super Duty Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Ford Super Duty (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Ford Super Duty. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by tires (2) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 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.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Tires2 40%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “While traveling on the road at various speeds diesel engine would stall or shut down. Would have no warning. Been to the dealer. Mechanic noticed raw diesel fluid blowing out. Was told it's normal. The second diesel engine was not normal (5/19/97).”
NHTSA complaint #835663, filed 1999-03Tires: “Firestone tire: l t225/75r16 m/s, vdil txa 475. Apparent tread seperation similar to recent recall. Motor home has a forh chasis and tires were factory. (claim# 38-j398-640)”
NHTSA complaint #6900161, filed 2000-09Transmission and drivetrain: “There is a noise in the rear end, took vehicle to dealer and replaced ring and pinion gear; the second time, replaced the rear end and third time replaced little, problem continued and dealer said he can't find problem .”
NHTSA complaint #806771, filed 1996-12Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Ford Super Duty 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 Super Duty.
Other model years of the Ford Super Duty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 11,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 8 | 30,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 18 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Super Duty model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Ford Super Duty have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Ford Super Duty as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Ford Super Duty is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1996 Ford Super Duty 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.
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.
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.