1992 Ford F-250: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 119 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (26% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The check valve is bad and gas is transferred to the front tank causing it to spill over. Some f250 from that year are under recall. Why is mine not”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-250. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started to shake. When the speed decreased to 20 mph, the vehicle stopped shaking. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj *js”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f250. The contact stated the emergency brake would not engage. In addition, the odometer gauge was inoperable. The dealer was notified who stated that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 94v169001 (parking brake: conventional) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2012
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford f250. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) on august 27, 2007. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they informed him that the parts would be unavailable until january of 2008. They advised him to deactivate his speed control switch, however, the contact refused. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Consumer complained about a fuel tank problem. However, there two recalls, recall 011008000 and recall 93v125000 were issued. This vehicle wa snot included. Consumer contacted the ford dealer and the manufacturer. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Oct 2004
“Consumer parked the vehicle, went into the house, and smelled smoke. By the time the consumer could respond the windows blew out because of the fire.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2004
“NHTSA# 93-v-125-000 the vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 93 v 125 000, however the dealer refused to fix. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2003
“Consumer states while his wife was driving their truck, the tire on the front of the truck blew. He states that the sidewall on the tire exploded. He also states that he or his wife had hit anything prior. Consumer states that the tires was suppose to be good for 50,000 miles instead he just had 20,000 miles on them. He also states that the tire was a uniroyal size lt 235 85 r/16. Ts”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2002
“At approx. 9:30 am, truck (with 3 pasengers and no cargo) was traveling on a dry, straight portion of highway when sudden vibration occurred at approx. 60-65 mph followed by tread separation and blowout. After regaining control of vehicle, I pulled off onto right shoulder of highway to inspect damage. My running-board and inner fenderwell sutained damage. Mfr. Recommended air pressure (max. 80 psi) regularly maintained.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2002
“When using emergency flasher it causes dutchman travel trailer wheels to lock up. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.
Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND 4.9, 5.0,5.8, OR 7.5 LITER GASOLINE FUELED ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW CONDITION DUE TO A DAMAGED CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY. FUEL MAY BE SUPPLIED FROM ONE TANK AND SOME OR ALL OF THE UNUSED FUEL MAY BE RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK.
Remedy: FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR POTENTIAL FUEL CROSS-FLOW TO 12 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS COVER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS AT NO CHARGE. IF A VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS OVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2001. IF THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL CROSS-FLOW CONDITION, DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE.
WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTION.
Remedy: REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SOUND INSULATOR AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
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Is the 1992 Ford F-250 reliable?
NHTSA has 119 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Ford F-250. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Ford F-250 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 91,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Ford F-250 have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning parking brake:conventional. 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.