The service and repair manual for the 1996 Ford F-350 — 5.8L V8 and 7.3L V8 and 7.5L V8 and 4.9L I6 and 5.0L V8 engines, 11 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.8L V8 — 351 cu in, OHV 7.3L V8 — OHV, turbocharged 7.5L V8 — OHV 4.9L I6 — 300 cu in, OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Special Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Special Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · XL Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door +5 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 167 complaints · 172 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 F-350 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 107
- General Information 1,547
- Accessories & Equipment 171
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 130
- Body & Frame 84
- Maintenance 127
- Brakes 192
- Restraints 125
- Drivelines & Axles 139
- Steering 114
- Electrical 177
- Suspension 71
- Engine Mechanical 58
- Transmission 152
- Engine Performance 197
- Radiator Cap Pressure 13
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 F-350
- Equipment — other › labels · 96V161000The 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 mo.
- Exterior Lighting · 06E049000Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combinat.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 06V286000On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- Structure — frame and members · 96V146000The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. this gusset is the attach.
Owners have filed 167 complaints and Ford has issued 172 technical service bulletins for the 1996 F-350. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 F-350 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 F-350?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 5.8L V8 and 7.3L V8 and 7.5L V8 and 4.9L I6 and 5.0L V8 across the Special Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Special Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Special Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Cab & Chassis 2-Door, XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1996 F-350 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 F-350, covering equipment, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1996 F-350 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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