1996 Ford F100 recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Ford F100 under individual trim or body names rather than "F100", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1), Engine (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

01/14/2002 · Electrical system · fire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO DISTINGUISH FIRE. FIREMAN INDICATED POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE.*AK *YD

06/23/1999 · Engine
EXPERIENCING ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYING ON; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN ON TWO OCCASION TO DEALER SHOP AND INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY THING AND EVERY THING WOULD BE ALRIGHT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND LEARND THAT THE SENOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT COST OF $90.00 BUT ENGINE CHECK LIGTH WENT OUT. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THI…

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