1996 Ford Ford Truck
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
1996: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
5 of 18 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Truck damange due to tire blow-out
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-03
This is the letter I e-mailed to firestone_consumers_affairs, Friday, September 22, 2000. I have had three of my six firestone tires fail with tread separation. These tires are not listed on the recall list.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-10
While driving at 45 MPH right rear tire blew out due to a split in the sidewall, causing driver to pull over, off the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-29
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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The head gasket of my 1996 Ford windstar van failed at 79,900 miles. This failure in 1995 Ford windstar vans resulted in a recall where Ford motors replaced the engines of those vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-17
Hole in engine cylinder due to not adding chemnical additive to coolant system.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-25
Power train
2 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Electrical system
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and cables.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Ford Truck have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.