1996 FORD E-150 PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Brake problems:

  • Vacuum booster failure causing brake failure
    
  • Corroded brake lines leading to brake failure
    
  • Constant grinding noise from left front wheel
    
  • ABS system malfunctioning
    
  • Brake light fuse failure in wet weather
    
  • Brakes on trailer failed
    

• 2. Electrical problems:

  • Vehicle destroyed by fire due to electrical system problem
    
  • Fire developed under dash while driving
    
  • Vehicle caught fire while parked
    
  • Electrical wiring harness under dash causing headlight failure
    
  • Vehicle stalls without warning on an incline
    

• 3. Steering problems:

  • Loss of steering resulting in accidents
    
  • Power steering box disengaging causing loss of control
    
  • Broken front spring due to corrosion
    

• 4. Tire and suspension issues:

  • Tire tread separation
    
  • Rear leaf spring failure
    
  • Body mount bushings failure causing alignment issues
    

• 5. Fuel system problems:

  • Fuel leak from gas filler tube
    
  • Fuel tank corrosion causing fuel leak
    
  • Gas tank failure leading to fire
    
  • Clogged fuel filter causing engine failure
    

• 6. Other miscellaneous issues:

  • Air conditioning compressor failure
    
  • Seatback breaking in crash
    
  • Spare tire falling off due to carrier failure
    
  • Transmission replacement on several occasions
    
  • Vehicle surging and losing power while driving
    
  • Fire starting under the hood causing vehicle total loss