1996 Ford F-450 SD
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1996
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Steering
1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Show complaint excerpts
When applying the brakes with a load on the truck, the front brakes locked up and the rear brakes are ineffective. Dealer has seen 3 times.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-07-02
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 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…
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2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1996 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1996 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F-450 SD?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.