You can do that if you get the sub-harness and have the socket installed in your fuse panel.
I doubt a '96 will have the same harness plugs though.
So you might have to splice or re-pin it there.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.