1996 Ford F-250 suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Ford F-250 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer stated the vehicle had a terrible vibration when driving at speeds of 55mph and it was hard to control, consumer was told by the dealership at least 6 times that it was a tire problem, after several attempts consumer went to the local firestone dealer and was informed that the vehicle was…”
filed Aug 13, 2002
“When driving at about 25 mph there is heavy vibration within steering. Consumer has to use both hands to keep control of the steering, or steering wheel will fall into consumer's hand without prior warning. *ak”
filed Sep 21, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 81 | 57% |
| 2013 F-250 | 48 | 51% |
| 2012 F-250 | 125 | 47% |
| 2011 F-250 | 111 | 45% |
| 2010 F-250 | 29 | 40% |
| 2009 F-250 | 28 | 52% |
| 2008 F-250 | 35 | 18% |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 F-250 | 85 | 38% |
| 2005 F-250 | 37 | 26% |
| 2004 F-250 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 F-250 | 6 | 5% |
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.