Complaints
81
Crashes
11
Fires
9
Injuries
102
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:144,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#25 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:110,000 mi
#34 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:123,185 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 2 | — | 144,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 123,185 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 3 | 1 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 115,778 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | 3 | 121,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | 1 | 124,778 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 1 | — | 150,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
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