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1996 Ford Aeromax Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1996 Ford Aeromax, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 1996 Ford Aeromax

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Switch (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V200000 Reported 500 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1996 Ford Aeromax have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Compare Ford Aeromax model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Aeromax model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Ford Aeromax02
1993 Ford Aeromax03
1995 Ford Aeromax02
1996 Ford Aeromax11
1997 Ford Aeromax23
1998 Ford Aeromax21

Checking a specific 1996 Ford Aeromax

How do I know if my 1996 Ford Aeromax has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Ford Aeromax; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V200000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.