MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford Motor Home

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1996 Ford Motor Home
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:49:58.349Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Motor Home Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1991: 1 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1996: 11 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19882
19911
19931
19949
19957
199611
199713
19987
199926
200026
20018
200210
20036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

1996 FORD MOTORHOME WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. HE STATES THAT HE HAS CALLED SINCE THEN TO GET THE REPAIR DONE AND THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *KB

NHTSA ODI report, 20080304

1996 MOTORHOME WITH RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND TO CALL BACK IN 30 DAYS. CONSUMER STATES EVERY MONTH HE IS TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *KB

NHTSA ODI report, 20080221

TIRES

2 of 11 total reports mention: tires.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

THIS MOTORHOME ONLY HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS HAD 4 FUEL PUMPS ON IT AND IS GETTING READY TO HAVE THE 5TH ONE. THEY HAVE ALL BEEN ORIGINAL FORD PARTS COSTING $450 EACH. IT IS A FAULTY DESIGN AND FORD KNOWS IT!

NHTSA ODI report, 20160425

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD E-350 CALLISTA MOTOR HOME (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED PROPANE LEAKING, A CRACKED FUEL LINE, AND THE CHASSIS WAS UNSTABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151215

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Ford Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Ford Motor Home 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 Motor Home?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Motor Home have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.