1996 Ford F-150 Recalls

What To Do If Your F-150 Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1996 F-150 take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1996 F-150 Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1996 Ford F-150

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 Ford F-150

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 Ford F-150

  • Recall Announced MAY 24 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E049000
  • Number Affected 27,176

  Summary: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 Ford F-150

  • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
  • Number Affected 61,944

  Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1996 Ford F-150

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 07 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05V388000
  • Number Affected 4,500,000

  Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

  Consequence: A fire at the switch could occur.

  Fix: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in February 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in February 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: Also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V388000 »

• EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Recall for 1996 Ford F-150

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 29 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V161000
  • Number Affected 134,770

  Summary: The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 120, "Tire Selection And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."

  Consequence: Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .

  Fix: Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V161000 »

• SEATS Recall for 1996 Ford F-150

  • Recall Announced MARCH 25 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96E010000
  • Number Affected 2,400

  Summary: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

  Consequence: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Fix: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96E010000 »