1992 Ford F Series: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1996

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest F Series years (#8 of 9 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reports

Common problems Recalls Other years FAQ

Common problems

Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 11 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)7 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)1 complaint

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

Parking Brake1 complaint

“For the first several years that I had my f-350 ford truck the medium cabrenet red paint contunialy flaked and chipped off, repeated re-paintings at a ford dealership did nothing as previously uneffected areas continued to flake and chip off and the dealer finaly refused to continue re-painting the truck after it was out of warrenty, the truck was kept in showroom condition and covered 100% of the time it was not in use but that didnt help, the paint continues to fall off my truck, its a 1992 truck with just over 50,000 miles on it.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2003

“Brake recall work performed however brakes failed after work due to piston design (metal) which causes overheating of fluid and failure.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1998

“Emergency brake disengaged, causing vehicle to roll into parked vehicle/accident prior to recall (94v-169). (f150) *skd”Owner report · Parking Brake · Oct 1994

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE96I003000 · May 1996

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT CAN DETACH FROM THE ENGINE PULLEYS DURING CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATIONS. THE DIESEL ENGINE CAN CAUSE THE BELTS TO STRETCH IN EXCESS OF THE TENSIONER CAPACITY AND THE BELT DETACHES FROM THE PULLEYS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TENSIONER, DRIVE BELT, BELT GUIDE AND AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.

How other years compare

199010 complaints · 2 recalls 1992 (this page)11 complaints · 1 recalls 199319 complaints · 1 recalls 199423 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Ford F Series reliable?

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Ford F Series. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 1992 Ford F Series have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. 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.