MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford E-150

● Typical for this model
1996 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:40.208Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1996: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND UPON ENTERING NOTICED THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. STARTED THE VEHICLE, ODOMETER WAS INOPERABLE AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND A BLOWN 15 AMP FUSE IN THE FUSE PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130421

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY VEHICLE ACCORDING THE NHTSA HAS RECALL #09V399000 FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM SPEED CONTROL WHICH CAN CATCH ON FIRE EVEN IN THE GARAGE WITH THE VEHICLE OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140428

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
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CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030102

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. VEHICLE THEN BURST INTO FLAMES AND BLEW UP FOR NO APPARENT REASON. FIREMAN STATED IT STARTED IN THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970801

FIRE DEVELOPED UNDERNEATH THE DASH WHILE DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960423

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel pump.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCUR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Ford E-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Ford E-150 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford E-150?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Ford E-150 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.