1996 Ford F-150 brakes problems
42 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1996 Ford F-150, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving ABS and brake warning light came on stopped to check problem and saw fire. Had to replace master cylander and some wiring. 3 other people, including mother in laws van have had problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f-150. The contact was notified by his mother that the vehicle was on fire while parked in the driveway. The contact noticed flames under the hood on the driver's side near the windshield. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. When the contact opened the hood, he noticed that the wiring harness, fuse box, and relay box were burned, and the master brake cylinder was completely melted. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control).
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-150
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Cruise control 36 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Tires 24 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints