Model year record

1996 Ford F-350

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 167 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-350, 1992–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V286000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,200,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-01
Owners notified
2006-08-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V146000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
1996-08-01
Owners notified
1996-10-02

Defect description

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 REAR STRAP OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

THE SUBJECT FASTENERS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING IN THE REAR STRAP OF THE AFFECTED FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED. A LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED REAR STRAP ALLOWS THE FUEL TANK TO POSSIBLY CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER GUSSET FASTENERS WITH THE SPECIFIED ALTERNATIVE FASTENERS (BOLTS).

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires1410,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt12100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control7107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine688,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Vehicle speed control5106,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Suspension: front4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings3174,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings376,000 mi
Tires: sidewall3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Electrical system2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2227,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2123,447 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel253,396 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system235,846 mi
Fuel system, diesel247,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Power train2—
Power train: axle hubs2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system150,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1200,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire135,846 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels: rim197,000 mi

The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of 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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