MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford E-350

● Typical for this model
1992 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:05:43.485Z

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
41
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1992 41 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1992 41 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2008: 39 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1992 41 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1995 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2001 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2003 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027

1992: 41 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19861
19881
19891
199119
199241
199343
199451
199569
199650
199779
199863
199972
200059
200152
200253
200346
200446
200555
200653
200718
200839
20099
201016
201118
201216
201313
201417
20157
20165
201713
20183
20193
20202
202122
202214
20233
20242
20251
20261
20270

Known problem areas

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

Vehicle speed control

24% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

FIREINJURY
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I drove my 1992 Ford E-350 15 passenger van to Indiana on Friday. I used the cruise control on the highway. I arrived at 5:00 pm. And parked. At about 1 a.m. I moved the vehicle to a flatter area, so I could sleep in it at the campground.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-20

Also filed under Electrical system

Service brakes

22% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Tires

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Purchased a 9000 lb. Motorhome equipped with new "Autoguard" Lt 225-75R16 tires installed in 2016. While driving the interstate in Idaho,noticed a rough ride, attributed to to the fact that they were paving the highway requiring frequent stops.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-06

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 5 reports

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

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Vehicle has an oil smoking condition that two mechanics stated could not be repaired. Owner was going to take van to a Ford dealership. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-11

Power train

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-03-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-27 Parking brake failure
  2. I
    1993-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1994-09-23 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    1995-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-28 Failure of serpentine belt
  4. 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 →

  5. 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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  6. 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • 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-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford E-350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford E-350?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Ford E-350 have?
3 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.