1996 Ford F-250 SD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Ford F-250 SD. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Owner complaints
11 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Kumho KL78 245/75r16 load range e tire. Purchased a set of KL78 tires in november 2011 for my 3/4 truck. Since the time of purchase I have put less than 20,000 miles on the truck / tires. Three of the tires have developed large deformation across the tread cap, like a bulge. This IS a manufacturing safety defect caused by the separation of steel belts of the tire allowing the rubber to deform. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1996 ford F-250 super duty. The contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch became oily and started leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the speed control deactivation switch would need to be…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 ford F-250 super duty. The contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch became oily and started leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the speed control deactivation switch would need to be replaced. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign ID number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified but advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall and offered no other assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 131,000. updated 02/12/13*lj the consumer stated the speed control activation switch failed. He noticed the cruise control stopped working eight months prior. He then noticed a wiring harness/connector near the bake fluid reservoir was oily and that the reservoir was low. The dealer replaced the switch. Updated 02/13/13
- Tires
Ply separation. Tire store confirmed they were aware of other occurrences. There's no section to report type in form so I will here. Type apt. M&s lt235/85/r16. other I.D. Info.120/116q. *tr
- Fuel system, diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford F250. the contact stated that the filter housing cracked and leaked diesel fluid from the top of the engine down into the vehicle. he was concerned that the leak could cause a fire. an independent mechanic assumed that the fuel pump was causing the leak. after…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford F250. the contact stated that the filter housing cracked and leaked diesel fluid from the top of the engine down into the vehicle. he was concerned that the leak could cause a fire. an independent mechanic assumed that the fuel pump was causing the leak. after the repairs were completed, the mechanic stated that the fuel housing cracked and caused the leak. the current and failure mileages were less than 230,000.
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving in traffic my camshaft position sensor failed without warning causing my diesel engine to shut off, leaving me with no steering and braking ability. this action almost caused a traffic accident. my truck was towed to my local repair shop and the camshaft position sensor was replaced. I retained the sensor that was replaced. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford F250 HD. the cam sensor was replaced on october 28, 2003. the contact believes that the replacement part IS faulty and will need to be replaced again. there IS a safety recall on the cam sensor, but it does not apply to his vehicle year. there has been no recent…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford F250 HD. the cam sensor was replaced on october 28, 2003. the contact believes that the replacement part IS faulty and will need to be replaced again. there IS a safety recall on the cam sensor, but it does not apply to his vehicle year. there has been no recent failure to date. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 113,800 and the failure mileage in 2003 was 96,228. updated 01/17/08 *bf updated 01/17/08 *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
I have a 1996 ford F-250 heavy duty pickup which I purchased new and all the brake lines are completely rusted through. I was testing the brakes after adjusting them in front of my house when the pedal went to the floor. All the fluid was blown out of the rusted line on the front brakes, after I…
I have a 1996 ford F-250 heavy duty pickup which I purchased new and all the brake lines are completely rusted through. I was testing the brakes after adjusting them in front of my house when the pedal went to the floor. All the fluid was blown out of the rusted line on the front brakes, after I repaired them and was bleeding the air from them, while holding down on the pedal another line on the rear brakes blew out. In short, I spent 10 hrs. Replacing all the brake lines that were rusted out. I have older cars and trucks and have never had this issue before. If I had been hauling a load that this truck IS rated to pull (14,000lbs.) towing capacity,i could have run right over someone. I wonder how many other trucks are out there on our roads with this same problem? I contacted ford motor co. For which their response was to contact the dealer for repairs that I told them I have already completed. I hope this IS an isolated incident but I have my doubts. *tr updated 01-15-08. *kb the front and rear brake lines rusted through. Updated *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Truck stalled or quit for no apparent reason while driving. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
1996 F-250 caught fire in my driveway while on vacation, and after not being used for 4 days. fire investigators determined the fires cause and origin to be the speed deactivation switch which I received a recall notice to have repaired. notice was rec'd in late august 2006, appointment made for…
1996 F-250 caught fire in my driveway while on vacation, and after not being used for 4 days. fire investigators determined the fires cause and origin to be the speed deactivation switch which I received a recall notice to have repaired. notice was rec'd in late august 2006, appointment made for october 11 2006 and truck burned october 8 2006. ford quality control states they can do the investigation thru pictures e- mailed to corp. Headquarters, then states after seeing the pictures that the truck IS too badly damaged to determine fire cause and denies the claim. please help me. *nm
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: the contact stated on february 27, 2004 the vehicle caught on fire. it started in the cruise control switch. ford F250 1996. There was no forewarning, the vehicle was parked ten to twelve hours. Ford repaired the vehicle at contact's expense. however, the insurance company covered a certain amount of it. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking and not gasket on exhaust manifold. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10004842Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in.
- 10004837Moaning noise during 1500-2000 rpm on neutral engine run-up, or while driving under load.
- 10004812Loss of power and malfunction indicator lamp may also illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes 128 and 845 or p0236 and p0238 stored in memory.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6090143Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3L diesel engine.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609536Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0L 0R 7.5L engine.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606461Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606433Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns.
- 606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip.
- 605596Information on the defroster performance enhancement.
- 605574Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings.
- 604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms).
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603690Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in.
- 603585Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 601241Some customers may require a heavy duty 7-WAY trailer wiring connector system when the vehicle IS equipped with a 4-WAY connector.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601034Lubricant leaking from rear axle seal contaminating brake shoes.
- 601027A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles.
- 601026A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in helping to resolve pull or drift conditions.
- 601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda IS now approved for warranty and service use.
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