1996 Ford F-450 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Ford F-450.

19951997
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 1996 Ford F-450 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

#21 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

#31 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Ford F-450.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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