Ford Cargo 1996

Model Cargo made in 1996 by Ford got 2 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 1996

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
9731502/03/199751677No start- starter will not turn engine over- vehicles with fd1060 engine. *jd06/27/1997
96221810/21/199650957Starter - starter does not engage and/or starter may cycle (engage-disengage-engage) while cranking - vehicles equipped with an fd engine and an allison md3000 transmission built through 8/1/96, *tw06/17/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
9871104/13/1998601366Information on availability of revised coolant level sensor. *yc07/27/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
9711701/02/199751377Heater- lack of heat in passenger compartment- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine- cooling system- engine does not reach operating temperature- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
9673203/25/1996613354On some vehicles, the oil may leak onthe side of the fd1460 engine. this may happen because the oil level indicator (dipstick) rises out of its normal retained position when the engine is running. *tt06/22/2000
9711801/02/199751378Engine- fd1060 or fd1460- high vibration at low engine rpm- vibration- high- at low engine rpm- vehicles with fd1060 or fd1460 engine. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
9751703/03/199751957Engine- diesel- fd1060 and fd1460- white smoke from exhaust- service tip. *jd07/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
9741102/17/199751696Fead belt- high wear and/or comes off of the drive pulley- vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 6/1/96 with fd1060 engine. *jd06/27/1997
96252912/02/199650985Fead belt - high wear and/or comes off the drive pulley - vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 9/1/96 with fd1060 engine. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
9763003/17/199752015Hard starting- possible plugged catalytic converter/muffler (ccm)- vehicles built after 11/29/93 equipped with 1994 emission level fd1060 or fd1460 diesel engine. *jd07/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
SUSPENSION
0216908/19/2002635976Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean. *tt11/04/2002
9920510/04/19996089647Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure. *tt02/10/2000
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
99121006/14/1999606461Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt01/05/2001
96262212/16/199651006Assist handle- instrument panel-mounted assis handle may come loose- vehicles built from 8/1/90 through 6/1/96. *jd06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
 Ford truck was involved in a crash whiched destroyed a number of front end parts.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/04/200344000104/01/2002
 The consumer stated while driving and without warning, the tires experienced tread separation. the dealer was notified. size#lt22575r16 . dot no. was unavailable. *ak the tire was an m/s load range e. *scc *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
PASHOEMAKERSVILLE19555TOM SCHAEFER'S RV800 776 1888