1996 Ford F-150 engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Ford F-150 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f-150. She noticed that there were fire balls under the vehicle, near the front driver side wheel and floor board. The fire department was not notified. There were no injuries. Prior to the failure, the abs light fuse was replaced continuosly. The vehicle has not…”
filed Oct 19, 2009
“My ford f-150 pickup truck caught fire after it had been parked for approximately two hours. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment near the master cylinder. The damage was severe and if not for a vigilant neighbor, would have spread to my house. *tr”
filed Jul 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
03103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2003Some bi-fuel cang and lpg vehicles may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
02105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2002Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
01246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F-150 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 F-150 | 87 | 4% |
| 2017 F-150 | 69 | 5% |
| 2016 F-150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 23 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.