Does the 1996 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

The 1996 Ford F-350 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with equipment:other:labels.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1996 Ford F-350?

167 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford F-350.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Ford F-350?

There are 171 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford F-350.

1996 Ford F-350 Service and Repair Manual

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The 1996 Ford F-350 service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

Special Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
Special Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
Special Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
XL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
XL Cab & Chassis 2-Door
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

5.8L 5753CC 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
7.3L 445Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
7.5L 460Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
4.9L 4917CC 300Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1996 Ford F-350 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #96V16100029/08/1996Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 MO

Consequence

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

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING

NHTSA #06E04900024/05/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINAT

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING I

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE R

NHTSA #06V28600001/08/2006Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE.

NHTSA #96V14600001/08/1996Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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 ATTACH

Consequence

THE SUBJECT FASTENERS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING IN THE REAR STRAP OF THE AFFECTED FUEL TANK TO

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER GUSSET FASTENERS WITH THE SPECIFIED ALTERNATIVE FASTE

TSB #10008580

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

TSB #10008134

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT

TSB #10004842

ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT

TSB #10004839

COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE REAR OIL HEADER. *TT

TSB #10004837

MOANING NOISE DURING 1500-2000 RPM ON NEUTRAL ENGINE RUN-UP, OR WHILE DRIVING UNDER LOAD. *TT

TSB #10004836

AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

TSB #10004834

LOW RPM, NO START, RUNS POORLY, STALL. 7.3L DIT ENGINE. *TT

TSB #10004832

A HIGH NUMBER OF HIGH PRESSURE REXROTH PUMPS AND INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATORS (IPR) ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAKING, WHEN ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS A NEW GASKET OR SEAL ON EITHER THE PUMP OR IPR. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 171 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

19980901Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported2 injured

CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN A FORD RANGER REARENDED THEM. AT TIME OF IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBACKS BROKE AND COLLAPSED, CONSUMERS' BACK LAID DOWN AND BOTH W

20030728Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMCrash reported1 injured

STEERING BOX FAILURE ON 1996 FORD F-350 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE,133"WHEEL BASE, CANADIAN BUILT TRUCK, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING.*AK

19960910Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITEDCrash reported1 injured

ABS: WHILE COMING TO INTERSECTION, PUMPED BRAKES, REARENDED/ LOCKED UP , CAUSED ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT PASSENAGER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK

20030622Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, ACrash reported

STEPPED ON BRAKE TO RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING ME TO HIT A POST. ON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR WHEELS ROTTED IN

Showing the 4 most serious of 167 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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