1996 Ford Cargo Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Ford Cargo. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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”
“Ford truck was involved in a crash whiched destroyed a number of front end parts.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Ford Cargo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.