Ford F-350 1996
Model F-350 made in 1996 by Ford got 14 consumer complains as well as 21 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel/propulsion system. The car had some investigations: electrical system and vehicle speed control.
Model 1996
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/21/2007 | 123447 | 50 | 08/20/2002 |
| The existing recall 07v-553 (camshaft position sensor on ford 1997-2003 f-super duty, e-series, and excursion vehicles with 7.3l diesel engines) seems to be incorrectly narrow in scope. i have a 1996 f-350 with the same 7.3l diesel engine noted in the recall, and had the exact failure described in this recall. i had it repaired at a ford dealership on sept 21, 2007, and can provide complete documented information from that repair. why did ford not include f-series trucks that use the 7.3l engine (such as the f-350) in this recall? why is it limited to 1997 and newer? there are other vehicles out there on the road (such as mine) that have a similar potential to fail. this is a difficult problem to diagnose; the dealer could not determine the problem the first time i brought it in (january 2007). my problem went on for more than a year (with momentary power losses and engine stalls shortly after startup) before it progressed to serious drivable issues that were frequent enough they could be diagnosed by the ford dealer. camshaft sensor failure causes the engine computer to make the engine stall. unfortunately, at that stage the drivable issues also become dangerous. i am seeking an expansion of this recall to cover all vehicles affected by the cam sensor failures, and reimbursement for the repair expenses i paid that should have been covered by this recall. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 88500 | 1 | |
| I had the cmp sensor (cam position sensor, f6tz-12k073-a) replaced at 83,733 miles and again at 88,500 miles. the engine runs rough for 3 seconds and dies. it will crank but not restart. vehicle was towed to mechanic and cmp sensor was replaced. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 168000 | 30 | 05/20/2001 |
| I have a '96 ford f350 with a 7.3l powerstroke. my truck has been stalling intermittently while driving down the road. and on occasion, had cut out completely and not come right back which leaves me with no power brakes, or steering to stop the vehicle, or get it off the road. i stopped at bankston ford in frisco, tx today to ask if my truck was on the recall list, and was told that it was not. they would not fix the known problem, unless i was willing to pay $380 for the part, and another 4hours of labor. as i understand it, and even verified by their parts department, this part is a $194 part, or a $36 part. i was told my truck is that $194 special order part. there would be no refunds if i ordered it with them. also, with talking to a friend of mine that is a mechanic at ford, this is less than a 30 minute job. i would like to know why my truck is not on the recall list, when this is a known ford problem. *tr | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 157000 | ||
| I have a ford f-350 7.3l turbo diesel. while driving on the freeway at 70 mph., the check engine light came on and the engine power was reduced by half. after i pulled over the light went out and the engine returned to normal. two weeks later the same thing happened again. i took it to a mechanic who found the fuel filter, the fuel pump, and the fuel pickup screens clogged with residue from the liner of the fuel tanks. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 157000 | 1 | |
| I have a ford f-350 7.3l turbo diesel. while driving on the freeway at 70 mph., the check engine light came on and the engine power was reduced by half. after i pulled over the light went out and the engine returned to normal. two weeks later the same thing happened again. i took it to a mechanic who found the fuel filter, the fuel pump, and the fuel pickup screens clogged with residue from the liner of the fuel tanks. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 10000 | ||
| Cracking sidewalls causing blowout while driving both drivers side and pass. side | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/30/2009 | 202000 | 1 | |
| On 1/30/09 i experienced a fire in the engine compartment on my ford f-350 due to a faulty speed control deactivation switch. i just happened to walk out to the vehicle that was parked in my driveway, not running, to see a glow underneath the truck. i opened the hood and realized that there was a fire coming from the brake master cylinder. after extinguishing the fire, and burning my hands, i could see that the reservoir was melted and the speed control deactivation switch is where the fire was coming from. *tr | |||
| 05/14/2007 | 106000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f-350. he stated that he started his vehicle and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. he also noticed flames coming from under the hood when he opened it. the contact was able to put the fire out without contacting the fire department. there is a recall for the vehicle speed control (recall #06v286000) which stated there could be smoke and fire coming from under the hood. the manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included as part of the recall. the current and failure mileage was 106,000. the vehicle purchase date was unknown. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/17/2004 | 140000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f-350. while parked, the vehicle burst into flames. the fire department arrived and stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment. a police report was filed. in january of 2006, after the fire occurred, the contact received her first recall notice for the vehicle speed control. the recall number was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v388000 concerning the vehicle speed control deactivation switch. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin and model. the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | FRISCO | 75034 | BANKSTON FORD |