Wiring problems of the 1996 Ford F-350

Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2003

While driving approximately 20 mph vehicle caught on fire. The cause of this was still undetermined.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2000

Turned the ignition, there was a disinct burning smell and the wiring harnesses in the truck was shorted. Some of the wiring and harnesses actually melted. The technician acknowledge that the wiring diagram was incorrect, but they had not gotten around to correcting it.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 1996 Ford F-350



Safety Ratings of F-350 Cars
F-350 Service Bulletins
F-350 Safety Recalls
F-350 Defect Investigations