Transmission failed.
The worst 1996 Blue Bird School Bus problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility3
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
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- Visibility3
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Braided fuel (cng) hose failures
Ford and nissan conducted a safety recall, 98v‑069, on january 28 and 31 1998, respectively.the recall was for 32,810 1995 my ford villagers and 20,500 1995 my nissan quests built from april 1, 1995 to september 15, 1996.the recall defect is the rear tail/brake lamps that may not illuminate due to the lamp socket and the socket housing separation caused by the high operating temperature.odi has received 6 ford and 3' nissan owner report regarding the non-functioning of rear lamps.odi found four of these ford villagers were built prior to the recall manufacturing datesthe build dates of the remaining vehicles were not determined.closing note:the infoemation gathered from this recall query was sent the the office of chief counsel on september 7, 1998, for consideration of levying civil penalties.a settlement agreement for civil penalties with blue bird was executed on august 13, 1999.
RQ98010
Emergency door decals
Blue bird affixed the incorrect size decals on certain model buses.the decals contain emergency exit information and is required by fmvss.the correct size decals were sent to all owners and installed.no further action is necessary.this investigation is closed.
SQ97010
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Blue Bird School Bus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The incompatability of the inner neoprene lining of the fuel supply hose with the diesel fuel resulted in cracking and fuel leakage. Mjs
Transmission failed 3 times.(qc-aw)
Electrical wiring installed incorrectly, causing vehicle to lose all power and stall on occasions.
Mirror glass spotted, obstructing visibility.
Mirror glass spotted, obstructing visibility.
Mirror glass spotted, obstructing visibility.
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Questions about the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus
Is the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus, 3.5 times a typical School Bus model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus have?
No recalls on record.
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