12 of the
81 complaints about the 1996 Ford E-150 are about the
engine — 15% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
130,000 miles.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD E-150. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTS THE ENGINE AND DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE ENGINE BECOMES STUCK AT A HIGH RPM AND WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO EITHER SURGE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS DEPENDING ON WHAT GEAR IT IS IN AT THE TIME. THE ENGINE HAS TO BE TURNED OFF IN ORDER TO RESTORE THE VEHICLE TO A PROPER SPEED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES DO NOT HOLD OR STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY ARE ENGAGED. THE FIRST TIME THIS FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AT 10 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES; HOWEVER, THE REAR WINDOW WAS DAMAGED. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS DEFECT ON THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP TWICE. DURING THE FIRST VISIT, THE MECHANIC CLEANED OUT THE ENGINE, ENGINE THROTTLE, AND CABLES. THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED FOR TWO MONTHS BEFORE IT RECURRED AGAIN. DURING THE SECOND VISIT, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP AND THE MECHANIC CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING WAS LUBRICATED PROPERLY. THE SHOP DID NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WOULD NOT RECUR. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
NHTSA complaint #10276194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Ridgeville, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1996 FORD E-150 SERPENTINE BELT, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, TIE RODS REPLACED, FUEL PUMP REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10176468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesWaconia, MN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
OIL PAN RUSTED THROUGH, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1996 FORD E150 ECONOLINES. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10023589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Luxemburg, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE OIL PAN RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED OIL TO LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #10015135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Linden, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE'S COOLING LINE BENEATH VEHICLE HAS SPLIT, CAUSING WATER TO SPILL OUT OF RADIATOR. VEHICLE HAS REAR HEAT. THERMOSTAT WAS OVERHEATING.
NHTSA complaint #885819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Linden, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE'S COOLING LINE BENEATH VEHICLE HAS SPLIT, CAUSING WATER TO SPILL OUT OF RADIATOR. VEHICLE HAS REAR HEAT. THERMOSTAT WAS OVERHEATING.
NHTSA complaint #885819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, OK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
FUEL VENT LINE HOSE HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULLED UP VENT LINES BEGIN LEAKING. FORD HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #880727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pulaski, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLY 65-70 MPH AND SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND THEN COME BACK. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #840439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grapevine, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NOISY ABS; DID WE AND DO WE HAVE WORKING ABS? NO HELP FROM FORD. DON DAVIS FORD INVOICE 202541 12/15/97, MIDDLEKAUFF INV. 404267 12/18/97 & 436463 2/2/99, FIVE STAR INV. C05234 6/2/98 PD FOR BRAKE FLUID FLUSHING WITH BRAKE JOB (5STAR RUINED CALIPER TOO), KARL KLEMENT INV. 36021 8/19/98. MY HUSBAND & I FLUSHED THE BRAKES - LOOKED LIKE DIRTY MOTOR OIL. 3 SECOND WHEE BECAME A CHIRP, PD. UTTER FORD INV. C02461 5/19/99 TO BLEED ABS CONTROL UNIT - WHEE IS GONE BUT DOES OUR ABS WORK? IT'S NEVER ENGAGED AND DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL. WE ARE ALSO NOW WORKING WITH AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE TO SOLVE OUR SUMMER STALLING OUT PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #706718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Smiths Creek, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL PAN CORROSION @ 40,000 MILES ( LESS THAN 2 YRS OLD ) !!! NOT WARRANTIED BY FORD
NHTSA complaint #702348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Patterson, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UPON TRAVELING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. ALSO VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #820019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baton Rouge, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON INCLINE. PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO DEALER'S ATTENTION. OWNER NOTES THAT DEALERS HOOKED VEHICLE TO FLIGHT RECORDER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, AND ALSO REPLACE THE IAC MOTOR BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY.
NHTSA complaint #816479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.