NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Ford F Super Duty Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Ford F Super Duty has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Ford F Super Duty. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Ford F Super Duty. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FORD/EXHAUST GAS LEAK
NHTSA #97V209000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control — Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR VALVE) · NHTSA notice
Reported November 13, 1997 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 64,000 vehicles
Owners notified January 19, 1998 · Vehicles built March 1, 1993 – October 28, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR TUBE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 19, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD MOTORHOME CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-444-3311.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
FORD/STRUCTURE; FRAME; MEMBERS AND BODY
NHTSA #96V146000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 1996 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 200 vehicles
Owners notified October 2, 1996 · Vehicles built February 8, 1996 – February 9, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE SUBJECT FASTENERS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING IN THE REAR STRAP OF THE AFFECTED FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED. A LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED REAR STRAP ALLOWS THE FUEL TANK TO POSSIBLY CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER GUSSET FASTENERS WITH THE SPECIFIED ALTERNATIVE FASTENERS (BOLTS).
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 26, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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