How many recalls does the 1996 Ford F-250 Sd have?

The 1996 Ford F-250 Sd has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Ford F-250 Sd has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 Ford F-250 Sd?

Of 11 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1996 Ford F-250 Sd Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Ford F-250 Sd has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V399000 2009-10-13 4,500,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED…

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27,…

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Kumho kl78 245/75r16 load range e tire. Purchased a set of kl78 tires in november 2011 for my 3/4 truck. Since the time of purchase I have put less than 20,000 miles on the truck / tires. Three of the tires have developed large deformation across the tread cap, like a bulge. This is a…”

TIRES · reported 2014-07-06

“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch became oily and started leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the speed control deactivation switch would need to be…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2012-09-12

“Ply separation. Tire store confirmed they were aware of other occurrences. There's no section to report type in form so I will here. Type apt. M&s lt235/85/r16. Other I.d. Info.120/116q. *tr”

TIRES · reported 2012-02-14

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f250. The contact stated that the filter housing cracked and leaked diesel fluid from the top of the engine down into the vehicle. He was concerned that the leak could cause a fire. An independent mechanic assumed that the fuel pump was causing the leak. After the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · reported 2009-05-10

“While driving in traffic my camshaft position sensor failed without warning causing my diesel engine to shut off, leaving me with no steering and braking ability. This action almost caused a traffic accident. My truck was towed to my local repair shop and the camshaft position sensor was replaced.…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2008-08-28

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f250 hd. The cam sensor was replaced on october 28, 2003. The contact believes that the replacement part is faulty and will need to be replaced again. There is a safety recall on the cam sensor, but it does not apply to his vehicle year. There has been no recent…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2007-12-18

“I have a 1996 ford f-250 heavy duty pickup which I purchased new and all the brake lines are completely rusted through. I was testing the brakes after adjusting them in front of my house when the pedal went to the floor. All the fluid was blown out of the rusted line on the front brakes, after I…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2007-09-07

“Truck stalled or quit for no apparent reason while driving. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 2007-01-24