Nine problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1996 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 1996 F-150.
I am unsure of what happened. This truck was sitting in my driveway and caught fire. While on fire it kept trying to start even though no one was in it and the keys were no where near it. The fire truck was called out due to the trucks proximity to the home and the fire was put out. There has not been any insoection done on the vehicle since it is burnt to a crisp.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to shutoff and restart independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the rear tank’s fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no open recall associated with the VIN for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
About three minutes after I parked and shut off the truck in the driveway, I heard a loud explosion, stepped outside and saw flames shooting out from under the hood accompanied by billowing smoke. The fire lasted 15-20 minutes, went through the firewall, entered and melted down the cab. During this period of time, I was attempting to put out the fire in order to prevent it from spreading to the garage and the propane tank. As a result, I had to be treated for moderate smoke inhalation by the first responders on the scene. The truck was part of the 2005 recall concerning the leaking brake fluid and its corrosion of the electrical systems. I brought this truck to copper country Ford in order for them to perform the necessary repairs to comply with the recall notice, which, to the best of my knowledge, was performed.
My Ford F-150 pickup truck caught fire after it had been parked for approximately two hours. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment near the master cylinder. The damage was severe and if not for a vigilant neighbor, would have spread to my house.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford f150. On October 4, 2007, the vehicle burst into flames while parked on the side of the house. A tree and some of the grass caught fire. A fire report was filed. The manufacturer stated that they would not be able to determine if the fire was due to recall number 05s28 because of the extensive fire damage. The current and failure mileages were 119,934. Updated 01/02/08 the consumer believed the fire was related to the recall regarding the cruise control. Ford stated they could not find any evidence that the fire was related to the recall. Updated.
The consumer drove the truck for about 2 hours and parked it at the house. After about four or five hours, the neighbor came over saying that the truck was on fire. There was no prior warning. The fire occurred under the hood.
Consumers 1996 f150 burned while parked and turned off. The fire report stated the fire appeared to have started in the engine compartment.
After the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire.
Consumer received a recall notice(04v35700)for a cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. Brakeline rusted through and caused fluid to leak.