1996 Ford F-250 service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Ford F-250 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f-250. While driving 65 mph down a hill, the vacuum pump failed when the brakes were depressed. The contact stated that he drove through a red light and could not stop the vehicle. The vehicle finally coasted to a halt. The emergency brake did not work either due to…”
filed Feb 29, 2008
“Vehicle would not start. Consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. Dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. So consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. Dealer charged a $1000 to take them…”
filed Oct 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 F-250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 F-250 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 F-250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F-250 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 F-250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 F-250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 F-250 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 F-250 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 F-250 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 F-250 | 34 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford F-250
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.