MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford F Super Duty

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1996 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:10.077Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 8 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 8 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 8 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008

1996: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

FIREINJURY
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Speed control deactivation switch failure that resulted in an engine compartment fire while the vehicle was being driven. This vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine and has not been included in the recall to date.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-13

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 Ford F Super Duty. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07V336000 (Vehicle speed control) and Ford recall number 05S28 in August of 2007.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-01

Fuel system, other

2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, other, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel gauge system.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and fuel pump.

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Failure of the fuel pump, fuel filter and sending unit caused the motor home to stall over and over again. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-29

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

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Recall # 97V20900/Ford/exhaust gas leak, owner not able to make contact with manufacturer to correct recall. The 800 number listed on the notice is constantly busy. Owner has been trying to reach manufacturer for a total of 3 days.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-29

Suspension

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly.

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Rear leaf springs failed. Qcaw

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-17

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1996-10-02Structure96V146000 The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This gusset is the attachment point for the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (Bolts).

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1998-01-19Engine and engine cooling97V209000 Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (EGR) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR tube.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, other: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V146000 · Structure
  • Recall 97V209000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford F Super Duty 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.