Complaints
383
Crashes
22
Fires
87
Injuries
21
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Avg mileage:112,180 mi
Fires:16
#218 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:122,237 mi
Fires:17
#317 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Avg mileage:102,376 mi
Fires:16
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 22 | — | 16 | 112,180 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | 17 | 122,237 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 17 | — | 16 | 102,376 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 | 1 | 1 | 66,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 14 | 12 | — | 111,682 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | — | 11 | 149,315 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 13 | — | — | 107,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 13 | — | — | 204,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 | — | 1 | 121,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | — | — | 127,458 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 11 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | 3 | — | 138,998 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 3 | — | 102,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 7 | — | — | 107,600 mi | |
| SEATS | 7 | — | 2 | 132,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | 2 | 72,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | 5 | 119,967 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 106,125 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 | — | 1 | 85,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 | — | — | 87,256 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 4 | 1 | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | 2 | 131,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 119,644 mi |
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