MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford E-150

● Typical for this model
1992 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:53.414Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
64
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1992 64 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1992 64 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1992 64 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023

1992: 64 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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Engine fire. (Attorney for client)

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-13

Vehicle speed control

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 1992 Ford E150. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07V336000 (Vehicle speed control) and Ford recall number 05S28.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-15

Service brakes

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and delivery.

FIRE
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Air conditioning blower switch shorted out and overheated, causing an electrical short and wiring harness to burn, resulting in a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-23

Power train

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 1992 Ford E150. The contact stated that the wiring harness caused a fire on the passenger side of the vehicle. The automatic transmission was damaged.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-26

Also filed under Electrical system

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-12-04Equipment92V123000 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.

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  2. I
    1993-03-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-27 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    1993-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1994-09-23 Parking brake failure
  4. I
    1996-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-29 Loss of steering control
  5. R
    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 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…

    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.

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  7. R
    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 Windstar, 2000-2003 Excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 SD through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 Explorer, 1997 and…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module…

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V123000 · Equipment
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Ford E-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford E-150 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford E-150?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Ford E-150 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.