My vehicle according the federal safety agency 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 the recall hasn't been installed on my vehicle. Are they saying this because time ran out to have this done because I just bought this vehicle or do they just not want to? Thanks for your help.
1996 Ford E-150 electrical problems
10 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring1
- Starter assembly1
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module1
At what mileage
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Ford E-150 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Ford E-150 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 is closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v‑017, 05v‑388, and 06v‑286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford is also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation is closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
EA05005
What 1996 Ford E-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 park. Approximately 10 seconds later, the smell of burning wiring was evident, as was smoke from under the hood. Pulled the fuse back out, opened the hood to find the brake pressure switch on fire, which melted the brake fluid reservoir as well as the battery casing also.
1996 ford e-150 serpentine belt, air conditioning compressor. Electrical system, ignition module replaced, ABS light illuminated when brakes were applied, tie rods replaced, fuel pump replaced.
The head lights failed while driving. The dealer determined the problem was a faulty wiring harness under the dash.
Starter has failed six times since purchase. Different brands used, including oem, and all have failed. Professionally repaired and inspected each time.
Consumer states vehicle was destroyed by fire. Investigator determined fire was caused by a problem with vehicle's electrical system. Ts
First incident: dealer replaced anti-thief module and 2 fuses #8 & #? On 9-11-97 in the next year I replaced the number 8 fuse at least 3 times thinking the problem wasn't severe. In june 1999 the wiring did burn under dash. Unfortunate for me I never complained about their workmanship of the first incident.it is being repaired as of aug 5 at waikem ford
Brake light fuse continues to fail in rain.
Vehicle was parked in driveway and the vehicle was smoking. Vehicle then burst into flames and blew up for no apparent reason. Fireman stated it started in the motor compartment.
Fire developed underneath the dash while driving.
Questions about the 1996 Ford E-150 electrical
Does the 1996 Ford E-150 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 Ford E-150, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford E-150 electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford E-150 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford E-150 have the most electrical problems?
The Ford E-150 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1994 (12 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).
Other 1996 Ford E-150 problems
Brakes 14Engine 11Acceleration 6Fuel system 5Suspension 5Tires 5Body 4Steering 4Airbags 2Seat belts 2Transmission 2Locks 1Seats 1
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