NHTSA recall 96V161000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 96V161000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1996-08-29 |
| Owners notified | 1996-12-11 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Units potentially affected | 134770 |
What is wrong
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
What can happen
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 18, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECT LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1996 FORD AEROSTAR | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
|---|---|
| 1996 FORD EXPLORER | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
| 1996 FORD F-150 | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
| 1997 FORD F-150 | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
| 1996 FORD F-250 | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
| 1997 FORD F-250 | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
| 1996 FORD F-350 | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
| 1996 FORD RANGER | Built 1995-12-15 to 1996-03-11. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TSB-14-0164 | 2015-07-31. Service bulletin. FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. MODEL 1997-99 F250 LD, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-03 BLACKWOOD. *PE |
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| 01212 | 2002-02-22. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT. *TT |
| 01186 | 2001-11-30. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CONTROL, LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE.*JB |
| 15198 | 2001-11-16. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE CONDITION. *JG |
| 15167 | 2001-11-08. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD COMPRESSOR CYCLING NOISE. *YH |
| 00213 | 2001-04-16. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB |
| 00L09 | 2001-04-16. Service bulletin. SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB |
| 00133 | 2000-09-20. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE HIGH SPARK ADVANCE READINGS WHEN USING A NEW GENERATOR STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT |
| 985A12 | 2000-06-29. Service bulletin. RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT |
| 985178 | 2000-06-20. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.