Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ltd. The contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. They started their engine and the vehicle caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact mentioned that wires near the engine were burned and replaced by the contacts son however the vehicle failed to operate properly. The failure occurred at the contacts residence. There were no injuries. No medical attention was needed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 112,685.
The worst 1996 Ford LTD problems
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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Ford LTD 4
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- Check engine light, code P030X, with no driveability complaint. tw
- For concerns of stalling, reflash PCM w/ 1996 calibration (R11 level). tt
- 2.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator,...
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. tt
What 1996 Ford LTD owners say
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Is the 1996 Ford LTD reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Ford LTD, fewer than a typical LTD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Ford LTD?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford LTD have?
No recalls on record.
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