The 1996 Australian Formula Ford Championship was a CAMS sanctioned motor racing title for drivers of Formula Ford racing cars. It was the 27th national series for Formula Fords to be held in Australia and the 4th to be sanctioned as an Australian Formula Ford Championship. The series was promoted as the 1996 Ford Racing Slick 50 Australian Formula Ford Championship.
The championship was won by David Besnard driving a Van Diemen RF96.
The title was contested over an eight round series, with two races per round.
Championship points were awarded at each race on the following basis: