Most common 1996 Ford Club problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Club complaints by model year
Best Club years: 2000, 1995. Years to avoid: 1997, 1998. Compare all years →
1996 Ford Club recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)
Parking brake › Conventional
The parking brake systems May not hold the vehicles on a 20% grade with foot pedal efforts of 125 pounds or less. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
What 1996 Ford Club owners say
Brakes
Experiencing ongoing brake failure. Whenever vehicle is driven in wet conditions, the brake pedal would go all the way to the floor, no matter what the speed May be. Vehicle have been inspected/repaired by independent repair shop, but condition still occurs. Dealer/mfr. Was not notified at this time.
ABS brake problems; at low vehicle speed, on any slippery surface, when applying the brakes the ABS system is activated which releases the line pressure, and the vehicle keeps right on going. The dealer is not able to detect problem with the wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Ford Club a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1996 Club rates average: 15% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Club at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Ford Club?
The brakes — 6 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components. Next are the air bags (2) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Club have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1996 Ford Club, the most recent from August 1, 2006 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Club?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 1995. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997 and 1998. See the full Ford Club years comparison.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford Club problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.