MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford Super Duty

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1996 Ford Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:37.969Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Super Duty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010
1996: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19902
19910
19955
19965
199918
20002
20012
20021
20068
20071
20091
20108

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 5 total reports mention: tires.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

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THERE IS A NOISE IN THE REAR END, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPLACED RING AND PINION GEAR; THE SECOND TIME, REPLACED THE REAR END AND THIRD TIME REPLACED LITTLE, PROBLEM CONTINUED AND DEALER SAID HE CAN'T FIND PROBLEM . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961227

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL (#97V209000/97S92). HAD CALLED OR TAKEN VEHICLE TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. EACH ONE REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS DUE TO EACH REPAIR SHOP IS TOO SMALL TO HANDLE REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DIESEL ENGINE WOULD STALL OR SHUT DOWN. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. BEEN TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC NOTICED RAW DIESEL FLUID BLOWING OUT. WAS TOLD IT'S NORMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990310

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Ford Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Ford 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 Super Duty?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Super Duty 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.