Model year record
1996 Fleetwood Flair recalls & problems
The 1996 Fleetwood Flair has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is tires (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Fleetwood Flair.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| TiresSidewall; Temporary/emergency spare tire | 3 | 44,455 mi |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| VisibilityGlass, side/rear | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components | 1 | — |
| EquipmentMechanical › Wrecker and wheel lift devices | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
MY FUEL PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE. I LIMPED INTO TRUCK STOP AND THEY CHECKED AND STATED FUEL PUMP FAILURE. I LIMPED ON HOME, (25 MILES) AND WENT ON THE INTERNET WITH THE QUESTION?? FUEL PUMP FAILURE ON F53, 1996 FORD MOTOR HOMES. FOUND A LOT OF FOLKS WITH THIS PROBLEM AT LOW MILES. FOUND FORD MOTOR COMPANY TECH. BULLETIN/ARTICLE NO. 97-23-9 THAT EXPLAINS THAT OLDER FUEL PUMPS, (1989-1997) F-53 MOTOR HOMES NEED TO CHANGE FROM OLD STYLE FUEL PUMP TO NEW TURBINE FUEL PUMP, (PART# F6PZ-9H307-DA, $426.66), AND WIRING HARNESS FROM 4 WIRES TO THREE, (PART# F7PZ-9A213-CA, $25.47). THE TSB OPERATION # 972309A, REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND INSTALL JUMPER HARNESS, TIME; 1.6 HOURS. OASIS…
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE WAS NOTICED BOUNCING ON THE ROAD BEHIND THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SUPPORT FOR THE SPARE TIRE RUSTED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.*AK
- Tires › Sidewall
I HAVE MICHELIN TIRES ON MY MOTORHOME WITH 225/70 R19.5 AND THEY HAVE APPROX 85% RUBBER AND I HAVE HAD 2 TO BLOW ON THR ROAD , 2 SEPERATE TRIPS. BOTH WERE ON THE REAR AND I HAD TO CALL FOR SERV TO INSTALL A SPARE. 1 ST TIRE DAMAGED THE UNDER CARRAGE OF THE HOME. BOTH WERE SIDE WALL BLOW OUTS. WE WERE LUCKY THIS WAS NOT ON THE FRONT DUE TO SPEED AT THE TIME WAS 65 MPH. 1 ST TIRE WAS COVERED WARRANTY. 2ND TIRE WAS DIAGNOSED AS RUN LOW ON AIR PRESSURE , I KNOW THATS NOT TRUE DUE TO CONALY TIRE CO SERV AND CHECKED PRESSURE AND WAS AS REQUIRED BY PLATE. MICHELIN AGRED TO PAY FOR 1/2 OF THE TIRE BUT THERE ARE 4 MORE ON THE UNIT AND WHAT WHEN THE BLOW. WITH ALL THE REPORTS OF MICHELIN TIRES…
- Tires › Sidewall
I HAVE MICHELIN TIRES ON A 1996 FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME AND OUT OF 4,000 MILES I HAVE HAD 2 BLOW OUTS. MICHELIN DENIES WARRANTY CLAIMS TIRES WERE RUN LOW ON AIR PRESSURE. THIS IS NOT TRUE. 2 OTHER MOTORHOME OWNERS WITHIN 25 MILES OF THIS AREA ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. [XXX] HAD 2 BLOW OUTS AND WARRANTY PROBLEM WITH MICHELIN. [XXX] ALSO SAME PROBLEM WITH 3 BLOW OUTS. BOTH ARE FILING A CLAIM WITH YOUR OFFICE. CONVERSATION WITH OTHERS ON THE ROAD MANY I HAVE FOUND AT LEAST 6 OTHERS ON THE ROAD WITH PROBLEMS WITH MICHELIN TIRES ON MOTORHOMES. NO PARTICULAR HOME ALL DIFFERENT MAKES AND MODELS. THE CONCERN IS SAFETY IN WHICH THIS COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION OR A LOSS OF CONTROL WITH…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED BY MAIL THAT TOWING CAPACITY WAS INCORRECT. WAS TOLD WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THAT TOWING CAPACITY WAS 3500 POUNDS, BUT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 1000 POUNDS WITHOUT ASSISTED BRAKING. *AK
- Electrical system
BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD CHARGE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART, DRAINING BATTERY.
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
DOOR WINDOW DESIGN (OPAQUE) CAUSES BLIND SPOTS, POOR VISIBILITY.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
POWER STEERING FAILED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.