1992 Ford Econoline
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.
- Complaints
- 86
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 86 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 132 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
21% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that a fire ignited from under the hood as the vehicle was parked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-02
I am a detective with the city of bridgeport, wv. On 7/16/04 I witnessed a 1992 Ford van VIN#: [xxx] on u. S. Route 50 traveling at 100 MPH and the horn blowing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-22
Start truck put into gear with feet on brake truck accelerates and hit a garage wall . Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-06
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel system, gasoline
16% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
15% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and emission control.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-08
Electrical system
14% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
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Vehicle was parked in the driveway on Thursday afternoon, and on Saturday at 1:30 pm it caught on fire. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-05
Service brakes
13% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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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1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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1993-10-12Fuel system, gasoline93V100000 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.
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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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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V123000 · Equipment
- Recall 93V100000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1992 Ford Econoline reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Econoline is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Econoline?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Econoline have?
- 5 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.