At approximately 3:20 a.m. My family and I woke up to the sound of a car alarm going off. Everyone immediately got up to walk towards a window to see what was going on. We saw our 1996 ford truck in flames from the front. It was apparent that the engine part was on fire. We immediately called 9-1-1 because the flames were several feet high and very close to our fence and we were not going to be able to take it out ourselves. It looked like the truck was going to explode any second. The fire department and police department showed up within minutes. They took out the fire and performed an investigation of the vehicle. They indicated the fire started because of an electrical/mechanical defect and it started at the bottom of the truck, below the engine, and reached its way to the top. It had been raining quite hard during this incident. The same day we had coast auto supplies pick up the truck because it couldn't be left where it was parked, in a city street in front our home. Reports from the fire and police department should be available soon.
The worst 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Rear leaf spring noise
- For 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0340, possible false code
- High pressure oil pump leak
- An oil leak at the turbocharger pedestal around the exhaust backpressure actuator
- Information on the 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some vehicles equipped with 73L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
What 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series owners say
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Is the 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, fewer than a typical Super Duty F Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series have?
No recalls on record.
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