1992 Ford Econoline: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 83 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (17% of complaints); the 1990 and 1991 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. The contact stated that a fire ignited from under the hood as the vehicle was parked. The contact extinguished the fire and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 008v051000(vehicle speed control) that could have been related to the failure however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2014
“Tl* the contact owned a 1992 ford econoline van. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise and assumed one of the tires was flat. As he was moving the vehicle off the roadway, the vehicle caught on fire from the driver's side. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The police arrived but they did not file a report. The vehicle was destroyed. No one was injured. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. The contact had his cruise control deactivated in fall of 2007 according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control), which could cause a fire. He then had the new and improved cruise control part installed in the summer of 2008. After the installation, he noticed that the cruise control was no longer operative. The manufacturer stated that they would stand by their repair and honor a replacement for the failure; however, the contact would have to pay for the diagnostic in addition to any other expenses other than the jumper harness. The current mileage was approximately 101,850 and failure mileage was 99,966.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2008
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“1992 ford econoline caught fire in the engine compartment causing the van to be completely engulfed in flames. *kb ohio traffic crash report. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2007
“Due to the gas throttle sticking, the vehicle was in an accident resulting in the rear passenger tire to blow. There were no injuries, but the vehicle did explode. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2004
“When accelerating from a stop, the gas pedal became stuck. This caused the rear passenger tire to blow out and the consumer collided into 3 poles on the side of the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2004
“Vehicle was parked in the driveway on thursday afternoon, and on saturday at 1:30 pm it caught on fire. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2003
“1992 ford econoline suffered tire tread separation as well as engine fire.*mr tire tread separated causing consumer to pull over. Once on the side of the road, his wife noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. Consumer opened hood and extinguished what he could see. When more flames lit up and the extinguisher was gone, they got their two dogs out and walked away from the vehicle. Nothing was salvageable. *ph”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2003
“Consumer called complaining about having problem with three firestone firehawk tire: size r4531105 dot vd604ra109q14l, vd504ra49803l and ( r) all three tires blow up at 21,000 miles and the tires expectation were 50,000 miles, manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information dot. And size. Ts *tr”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2002
“Consumer states that the rubber fuel line is being overheated/burned by the exhaust system and may cause a fire. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE WAS DAMAGED BY A DRILL BIT USED TO INSTALL THE DSO PACKAGE ATTACHING HARDWARE ONTO THE FLOOR PAN.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSES AND RELOCATE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE FLOOR PAN.
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).
Remedy: CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED THAT DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL PROVIDED IF THEY PREFER.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Ford Econoline reliable?
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Ford Econoline. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Econoline problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 115,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Ford Econoline have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.