1996 Ford F-250 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Ford F-250 SD, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1996 Ford F-250 SD
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Ford F-250 SD have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 128,310 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Kumho kl78 245/75r16 load range e tire. Purchased a set of kl78 tires in november 2011 for my 3/4 truck. Since the time of purchase i have put less than 20,000 miles on the truck / tires. Three of the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2014 · Tires
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch became oily and started leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diag”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2013 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Ford F250. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11–13 / 16–17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.9/5/5.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford F-250 SD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-250 SD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 9 |
| 1996 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 11 |
| 1997 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 39 |
| 1998 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 249 |
| 2000 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 233 |
| 2001 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 288 |
| 2002 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 245 |
| 2003 Ford F-250 SD | 4 | 178 |
| 2004 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 254 |
| 2005 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 295 |
| 2006 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 274 |
| 2007 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 54 |
| 2008 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 141 |
| 2009 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 23 |
| 2010 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 32 |
| 2011 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 122 |
| 2012 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 57 |
| 2013 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 21 |
| 2014 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 26 |
| 2015 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 296 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 290 |
| 2017 Ford F-250 SD | 14 | 1,155 |
| 2018 Ford F-250 SD | 9 | 398 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 SD | 11 | 1,164 |
| 2020 Ford F-250 SD | 14 | 265 |
| 2021 Ford F-250 SD | 12 | 166 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 SD | 17 | 124 |
| 2023 Ford F-250 SD | 16 | 43 |
| 2024 Ford F-250 SD | 4 | 38 |
| 2025 Ford F-250 SD | 7 | 17 |
| 2026 Ford F-250 SD | 6 | 9 |
Checking a specific 1996 Ford F-250 SD
How do I know if my 1996 Ford F-250 SD 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 F-250 SD; 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 09V399000).
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
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
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.