Most common 1996 Ford F Super Duty problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F Super Duty complaints by model year
Best F Super Duty years: 2004, 1996, 1995. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008. Compare all years →
1996 Ford F Super Duty recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (EGR) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR tube.
Structure › Frame and members
The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts).
What 1996 Ford F Super Duty owners say
Speed control & acceleration
Speed control deactivation switch failure that resulted in an engine compartment fire while the vehicle was being driven. This vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine and has not been included in the recall to date.
Tl contact owns a 1996 Ford f Super Duty. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) and Ford recall number 05s28 in August of 2007. He called Ford several times and they stated that the parts would be available in mid'December of 2007 and then in January of 2008. The deactivation switch was disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 25,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Ford F Super Duty a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1996 F Super Duty rates better than average: 64% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F Super Duty at the same age. It is one of the best F Super Duty years by this measure. 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 F Super Duty?
The speed control & acceleration — 3 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cruise control. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and fuel & propulsion system (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford F Super Duty have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1996 Ford F Super Duty, the most recent from November 13, 1997 (gas recirculation valve (egr valve)). 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 F Super Duty?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 1996 and 1995. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2008. See the full Ford F Super Duty years comparison.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford F Super Duty problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 5,000 miles; 100% 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.