1996 Ford F-350 problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 1996 Ford F-350 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 18.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of tires at 18%.
Complaints167
Crashes10
Fires16
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 18.6% · 31
Tires 18.0% · 30
Engine and engine cooling 13.2% · 22
Power train 11.4% · 19
Vehicle speed control 7.2% · 12
Electrical system 4.8% · 8
Suspension 4.2% · 7
Steering 3.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Ford F-350 in this data, 1996 sits 12th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Drove this truck over 1000 miles this trip and parked it for 2 weeks. Then to travel a short distance brake pedal went to the floor first time to apply brakes.Found brake fluid running off frame, and had mechanic inspect for problem.Found brake line that goes to the rear brakes was rotted the full length front to rear. All other lines(fuel,etc) in the same area were in good condition.New line was installed.. Service brakes, hydraulic
While traveling normal highway speeds, dual wheel brakes overheat, causing rear wheels to drag, brakes fade when hot, driver has had to put vehicle in reverse and back to release brakes, drums and shoes have been replaced 2 times, vehicle has been in shop five times, this is an intermittent problem. *Slc Service brakes, hydraulic
Motorhome eldorado 29 1/2 ft. 12000 Gvw, abs failure: pedal goes to within an inch of floor, can't pump brake, brake action seems inadequate in stopping on dry pavement or gravel, only rear wheels stop vehicle, not enough brake pressure during panic stop. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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