1996 Ford F-250 sd problems

General information about Ford-F-250 sd
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.

Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.

Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.

The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.

Social links

Common 1996 Ford F-250 sd problems

The Ford F-250 SD 1996 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include engine troubles, suspension issues, and steering difficulties.

Engine troubles are the most common problem reported by owners of the Ford F-250 SD 1996. The engine proved to be especially difficult in this model, with specific issues such as EGR failure, stalling engine while driving, and sudden loss of power. These engine troubles can be costly and inconvenient for drivers, as they may require expensive replacements.

Suspension issues were also a significant problem for the Ford F-250 SD 1996. These issues can lead to an inability to control the vehicle and may include expensive repairs that may not last long if the vehicle is prone to wear and tear on the suspension. The most apparent suspension issues included death wobble, hyper shaking, and shaking and loss of control. These problems were most widespread in the 2006 and 2011 models.

Steering difficulties were another common problem reported by owners of the Ford F-250 SD 1996. These issues included wobbles when steering and locking up the steering wheel. The 2017 model was particularly prone to steering difficulties, though Ford quickly jumped on this problem and fixed it.

In addition to these common problems, the Ford F-250 SD 1996 has also been subject to recalls due to issues with the fuel system, transmission, equipment, steering, brakes, lighting, wheels, seats, electrical system, structure, visibility, suspension, and engine. The largest recall of the model came in 1978 when cars were invited to dealerships for troubleshooting with 10 issues.

To avoid these common problems, it is recommended that owners of the Ford F-250 SD 1996 perform regular preventive maintenance and monitor the vehicle for early signs of issues. This can help detect problems early on and avoid costly large repairs down the road.

How many miles can a 1996 F-250 last?

300,000 miles as long as they are properly taken care of. Meaning regular maintenance is done, oil, oil filter, air filter, transmission service ( fluids and filter changed ), Brakes are checked, rear end fluid changed, tune up done at MFG mileage ( always use OEM parts ) recommendation.

What are the bad years for the F-250?

The worst years for used Ford F-250 include: 2002 Ford F-250. 2006 Ford F-250. 2008 Ford F-250.

What does SD mean on Ford F-250?

“Super Duty” is simply a way to distinguish these trucks from the base model in the Ford Series: the F-150. Not only that, but the bodywork and chassis are both different from the F-150 as well simply because these are bigger trucks.

How many miles per gallon does a Ford F-250 SD get?

Based on data from 115 vehicles, 6,327 fuel-ups and 1,937,521 miles of driving, the 2022 Ford F-250 gets a combined Avg MPG of 13.24 with a 0.11 MPG margin of error.

What are the bad years for the F-250?

The worst years for used Ford F-250 include: 2002 Ford F-250. 2006 Ford F-250. 2008 Ford F-250.

How many miles can a 1996 F-250 last?

What does SD mean on Ford F-250?

Is the 1996 Ford 5.8 a good engine?

The 5.8L (351 cubic inch V8) is a solid engine, and has been for many years. It is one of the last years Ford used a push rod engine in their truck line (in 1998, Ford went to their overhead cam engines for the Super Duty trucks). The manual transmission, however, is not the strongest part of your prospective truck.

1996 Ford F-250 sd car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-250 sd problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Engine and engine cooling problems
Tires problems
Vehicle speed control problems
Fuel system problems
Diesel problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Ford F-250 sd vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1996 Ford F-250 sd complaints

The NHTSA has received 11 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Ford F-250 sd.

2014-07-09

TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2014-07-06
VIN: 1FTHW26G6TE
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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 MANUFACTURING SAFETY DEFECT CAUSED BY THE SEPARATION OF STEEL BELTS OF THE TIRE ALLOWING THE RUBBER TO DEFORM. *TR

Add Complaint

2013-01-16

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2012-09-12
VIN: 1FTHX26G5TE
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: 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 REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 131,000. UPDATED 02/12/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATION SWITCH FAILED. HE NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING EIGHT MONTHS PRIOR. HE THEN NOTICED A WIRING HARNESS/CONNECTOR NEAR THE BAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS OILY AND THAT THE RESERVOIR WAS LOW. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH. UPDATED 02/13/13

Add Complaint

2012-03-02

TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2012-02-14
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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

Add Complaint

2009-06-05

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2009-05-10
VIN: 1FTHX25F6TE
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Summary: 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 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL HOUSING CRACKED AND CAUSED THE LEAK. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 230,000.

Add Complaint

2008-09-04

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2008-08-28
VIN: 1FTHX26F6TE
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: 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. I RETAINED THE SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED. *TR

Add Complaint

2007-12-18

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-12-18
VIN: 1FTHX25F0TE
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: 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 FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,800 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE IN 2003 WAS 96,228. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF UPDATED 01/17/08 *TR

Add Complaint

2007-09-11

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-09-07
VIN: 1FTHX25F8TE
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: 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 REPAIRED THEM AND WAS BLEEDING THE AIR FROM THEM, WHILE HOLDING DOWN ON THE PEDAL ANOTHER LINE ON THE REAR BRAKES BLEW OUT. IN SHORT, I SPENT 10 HRS. REPLACING ALL THE BRAKE LINES THAT WERE RUSTED OUT. I HAVE OLDER CARS AND TRUCKS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE. IF I HAD BEEN HAULING A LOAD THAT THIS TRUCK IS RATED TO PULL (14,000LBS.) TOWING CAPACITY,I COULD HAVE RUN RIGHT OVER SOMEONE. I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER TRUCKS ARE OUT THERE ON OUR ROADS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM? I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. FOR WHICH THEIR RESPONSE WAS TO CONTACT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS THAT I TOLD THEM I HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED. I HOPE THIS IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BUT I HAVE MY DOUBTS. *TR UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. UPDATED *JB

Add Complaint

2007-01-27

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-01-24
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: TRUCK STALLED OR QUIT FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Add Complaint

2006-10-13

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2006-10-08
Fire: 1
VIN: 2FTHF26H4TC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: 1996 F-250 CAUGHT FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE ON VACATION, AND AFTER NOT BEING USED FOR 4 DAYS. FIRE INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THE FIRES CAUSE AND ORIGIN TO BE THE SPEED DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO HAVE REPAIRED. NOTICE WAS REC'D IN LATE AUGUST 2006, APPOINTMENT MADE FOR OCTOBER 11 2006 AND TRUCK BURNED OCTOBER 8 2006. FORD QUALITY CONTROL STATES THEY CAN DO THE INVESTIGATION THRU PICTURES E- MAILED TO CORP. HEADQUARTERS, THEN STATES AFTER SEEING THE PICTURES THAT THE TRUCK IS TOO BADLY DAMAGED TO DETERMINE FIRE CAUSE AND DENIES THE CLAIM. PLEASE HELP ME. *NM

Add Complaint

2005-10-11

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2004-02-27
Fire: 1
VIN: 1FTHX25H4TE
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2004 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT STARTED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. FORD F250 1996. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED TEN TO TWELVE HOURS. FORD REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. HOWEVER, THE INSURANCE COMPANY COVERED A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF IT. *AK

Add Complaint

2003-08-15

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2001-09-09
VIN: 1FTHX25G4TE
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING AND NOT GASKET ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK

Add Complaint

1996 Ford F-250 sd recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1996 Ford F-250 sd.

2009-10-13

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: 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 CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
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, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Additional sources

More sources of information about 1996 Ford F-250 sd problems:

1996 Ford F-250 - common problems?

https://repairpal.com/common-problems-321

Feb 11, 2011 ... The cylinder is located within the transmission bell housing, and collects clutch dust in its seal. Leaks can occur from brake fluid moisture ...

1996 F-250 7.3 Common Problems - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1482842-1996-f-250-7-3-common-problems.html

Mar 27, 2017 ... 1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - 1996 F-250 7.3 Common Problems - Any advice on common problems these trucks have before I buy one?

1996 Ford F-250 Problems and Complaints - 11 Issues

https://repairpal.com/1996-ford-f-250/problems

Top 1996 Ford F-250 Problems · Exhaust Manifolds Can Crack and Cause Leak · The tachometer sensor may fail · Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak · Car won't start due to ...

1996 Ford F250 Transmission Issues - Q&A for Intermittent Shifting ...

https://www.justanswer.com/ford/23zvq-having-intermittent-shifting-problems-1996-ford.html

May 20, 2009 ... 1996 Ford F250: shifting..PowerStroke..a electronic..neutral..Pulling… ; ^, Transmission fluid leakage (internal and/or external) ; ^, Erratic ...