1996 Ford F-350 power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Ford F-350 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer is having problems with the serpentine belt. It keeps of coming off and as a result, there is a lost of the brakes and steering. This has happened twice while driving the vehicle. Dealer was contacted. Ph”
filed Jan 21, 2003
“Front hubs not locking in, causing loss of 4-wheel drive. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer stated that the 4 wheel drive stuck. Also the transfer case and transmission were going in but no power in front wheels. The dealer said this was a factory default. *yh”
filed Jul 18, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with the torque converter clutch engaged on vehicles with transmissions built prior to 11/13/95 (5l13). *tt
032118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Power Train problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 F-350 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 F-350 | 9 | 7% |
| 2009 F-350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 F-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 F-350 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 F-350 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 F-350 | 18 | 11% |
| 2003 F-350 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 F-350 | 10 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford F-350
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.