1996 Ford F Series (light)

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Tires1

Latest complaints

• Oct 2, 2000MO
  Tires › Tread/belt
  When the first tire failed we were on I-70. A vibration occurred and then the tire lost about half of its tread. We changed the tire and returned home safely. The second tire began vibrating on I-90 just before buffalo wy. Being only about one mile from the campground we slowly made it in and…

  When the first tire failed we were on I-70. A vibration occurred and then the tire lost about half of its tread. We changed the tire and returned home safely. The second tire began vibrating on I-90 just before buffalo wy. Being only about one mile from the campground we slowly made it in and changed the tire there. The next moring we drove to sheridan, wy to a firestone dealer where they replaced the tire free of charge plus balancing. Later I discovered the firestone dealer replaced my load range e tire with a load range d tire. The third tire blew without warning on I-70 throwing the tread into my tow vehicle and then jamming it into the tow dolly. Change the tire and now I without a spare. The forth tire began vibrating, I pulled over and inspected the tires and found another separated tire. Not having a spare we slowly traveled to goodland, ks to try and find a tire. Being a holiday we had to wait until the next morning to purchase two more tires. With the two new tires now on the left rear we made it home safely that night. We are very fortunate after four tire failures and no accidents. I've been driving for twenty-eight years and have never experienced anything like this before. Each time before leaving camp I always checked the tire pressure and made sure it was at the recommended pressure. I drove on certified scales before and after the trip,before unloading to be sure the vehicle was'nt overlaoded. This leads me to believe there IS a serious problem with these tires and should be added to the recall list immediately before more tire failures occur and possibly fatalities. Your prompt attention IS appreciated. *Ak (dot number: vd1l1xa156, tire size: lt22575r16

• Apr 25, 1996MN
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

  Wiring harness located on top of trucks frame, cut by seam in cabs floorboard, causing short which caused alternator to fail. *Dsh

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.

• 50984Brakes - air compressor/air pump support bracket broken - vehicles with 7.0L engine - engine - 7.0L - accessory drive belt roll - noise - rattle - air brake compressor/air pump support bracket cracked- vehicles with 7.0L engine.
• 50785Instructions on securing spare tire to underbody of vehicle.
• 50721Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint.
• 50546Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones.
• 50477Investigating 7.3L irregular idle.
• 50472Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph.
• 50469For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (R11 level).
• 50440Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds.
• 50429E4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm.
• 50365Investigating 7.3L irregular idle.
• 464585.8L, C-6 transmission, trans fluid overfill. Trans may not engage or may slip if fluid level IS adjusted. This IS from incorrect fluid filler tube assy (7a228). Before adjusting fluid level, check for correct fluid filler tube assy (7a228). Remove fluid level indicator (7a020) & tube. Insert indicator in tube. Measure from bottom of filler tube to bottom of indicator. If it exceeds 80 mm (3 1/8 in) replace filler tube with f6tz-7a228-g.
• 46448Headlamp or wheel alignment required because of special bodies added to incomplete vehicles (e/f series chassis cabs) or because of special equipment installation (modification conversion) after the vehicle leaves the assembly plant IS not reimburseable.

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