Complaints
212
Crashes
11
Fires
25
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:130,373 mi
Crash-related:1
#217 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:102,500 mi
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Avg mileage:132,864 mi
Fires:7
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 17 | 1 | — | 130,373 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 17 | 2 | — | 102,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 9 | — | 7 | 132,864 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 7 | — | — | 175,816 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | 6 | 172,326 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | 2 | 141,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 135,767 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 180,220 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 1 | 150,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | 1 | 192,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 2 | 200,050 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 176,489 mi |
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