1992 Ford F-250 SD

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1992 Ford F-250 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:28.218Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1992: 3 complaints 1992 3 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 39 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
1991: 1 complaint 1992: 3 complaints 1992 3 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 39 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 288 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2003 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2018 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2024 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 8 complaints
1991: 1 complaint 1992: 3 complaints 1992 3 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 39 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2003 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2005 2006: 274 complaints 2007: 54 complaints 2007 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2013 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2017 2018: 17 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2019 2020: 15 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 39 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints

1992: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19923
19934
19942
19959
199611
199739
19981
1999249
2000233
2001288
2002245
2003178
2004254
2005295
2006274
200754
2008141
200923
201032
2011122
201257
201321
201426
201523
201615
201773
201817
201912
202015
20217
202212
202343
202439
202517
20268

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Parking brake

1 of 3 total reports mentions: parking brake.

CRASH
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1992 F-250 with manual transmission parked on roadside with parking brake engaged. Approx 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked, the f-250 began to roll backward and struck another vehicle that was driving by.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-26

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing selector devices.

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NHTSA recall 93V125 000/ fuel tank assembly: portion of unused fuel from one tank would return to second tank. When this occurred, the second tank exceeded, causing fuel spillage.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-21

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

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Inside bottom pulley/crankshaft kept breaking. Dealer replaced it 2 times, but it has happened 4 other times. Consumer found out through another mechanic that there was a repir kit. Vehicle will sometimes lose power & brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-28

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford F-250 SD?
The most-reported component is parking brake, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Ford F-250 SD have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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