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1996 Ford Cargo Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Ford Cargo with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the wheels & tires (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1995 has 2.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical Cargo year, for its age

#257 most complained-about 1996 vehicle

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1996 Ford Cargo problems

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No recalls for the 1996 Ford Cargo

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Ford Cargo. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 1996 Ford Cargo

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Wheels & tires

The consumer stated while driving and without warning, the tires experienced tread separation. The dealer was notified. Size#lt22575r16 . Dot no. Was unavailable. *Ak the tire was an m/s load range e. *Scc *jb

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10026753
Steering

Ford truck was involved in a crash whiched destroyed a number of front end parts.

Filed SteeringNHTSA 9001850

Ford Cargo: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19962000SteeringC
19952000Body, doors & structureC
19941010BrakesF
All Cargo years

1996 Ford Cargo vs rivals

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 1996 Ford Cargo

Does the 1996 Ford Cargo have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Ford Cargo right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Cargo?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), wheels & tires (1).

How many complaints has the 1996 Ford Cargo had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 14, 2000 and the latest on July 28, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1996 Ford Cargo a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford Cargo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Ford Cargo years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1996 Ford Cargo has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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