1996 Ford E-150 electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Ford E-150 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle according the nhtsa has recall #09v399000 for the brake system speed control which can catch on fire even in the garage with the vehicle off. I asked ford to repair this because I just bought this vehicle and they claim there are no recalls on this vehicle, and I know there is and I know…”
filed Apr 28, 2014
“Vehicle was parked, and upon entering noticed the smell of an electrical fire. Started the vehicle, odometer was inoperable and vehicle would not shift out of park. Upon further inspection, found a blown 15 amp fuse in the fuse panel. Replaced fuse, odometer came back on and vehicle shifted out of…”
filed Apr 21, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *tw
BC0313961101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1996Vehicles w/ an abs code 1095, may be caused by water intrusion into the hcu/ecu motor. *tt
BC5222961001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1996
Electrical System problems in other E-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 E-150 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 E-150 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 E-150 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 E-150 | 4 | 19% |
| 2002 E-150 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 E-150 | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 E-150 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 E-150 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 E-150 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 E-150 | 8 | 8% |
| 1995 E-150 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 E-150 | 12 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford E-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.