Vehicle recall 96V161000 · August 29, 1996
Ford F-150, F-250 and 4 more models
The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires..
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V161000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 29, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 11, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 134,770
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Aerostar (1996): 1996
- Ford Explorer (1996): 1996
- Ford F-150 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Ford F-250 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Ford F-350 (1996): 1996
- Ford Ranger (1996): 1996
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