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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTEF15Y4TLA03382 · Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1FTEF15Y4TL•••••• 1996 Ford F-150

This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 1996 Ford F-150 build (6 vs 2).

6on this build
264on the model
141builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Steering 1 Suspension 1 Service Brakes 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling fire May 2005
Dt: the consumer drove the truck for about 2 hours and parked it at the house. After about four or five hours, the neighbor came over saying that the truck was on fire. There was no prior warning. *tt the fire occurred under the hood. *sc
Fuel System May 2009
The contact owns a 1996 ford f-150. Whenever the contact would attempt to stop the vehicle, it would turn off and fail to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced. The contact also noticed that the second…
Service Brakes Sep 2003
Owner states that brake line ruptured, causing brake failure. *ak (the right front steel brake line ruptured) *scc
Steering Oct 1996
Power steering pump failed
Suspension Aug 1996
Suspension front I beam bent, causing wheels to go out of alignment and poor steering
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTEF15Y4TLA03382 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.