Model year record

1996 Ford F-150

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 383 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 1992–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-07
Owners notified
2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V161000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
134,770
Reported to NHTSA
1996-08-29
Owners notified
1996-12-11

Defect description

THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Safety risk

INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control: cruise control22115,000 mi
Electrical system18110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1796,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1566,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1465,000 mi
Vehicle speed control14150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1372,000 mi
Tires13160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine12102,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline12109,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt11—
Power train: automatic transmission9145,695 mi
Air bags8100,000 mi
Suspension: front8—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank785,000 mi
Seats7132,000 mi
Unknown or other754,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling6119,934 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6105,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition585,000 mi
Electrical system: horn487,256 mi
Electrical system: wiring4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery490,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4100,000 mi
Engine3130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Power train: clutch assembly335,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings348,350 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3188,000 mi
Steering: column3145,695 mi
Steering: linkages3—
Structure: frame and members3181,000 mi
Suspension: rear3178,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs384,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Exterior lighting290,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2104,521 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings285,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly230,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump2104,751 mi
Power train: manual transmission2140,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Steering215 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2—
Structure: body2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs25,600 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Wheels2238,357 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1218,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: other: labels1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap196,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1105,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system190,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)199,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1120,500 mi
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1151,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly199,450 mi
Service brakes1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle1—
Visibility1170,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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