1992 Ford F-250

▲ Better than typical
1992 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:31.352Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 130 complaints 1994: 123 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1992: 119 complaints
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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993130
1994123
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171082
2018382
20191151
2020253
2021158
2022116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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ABS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950228

BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950228

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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NHTSA# 93-V-125-000 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 93 V 125 000, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030514

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920210 — structure

WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTI

Remedy: REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Campaign 92V006000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920624 — PE (closed 19920820)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930107)

FUEL EXPULSION

R 19921106 — engine and engine cooling

THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SOUND INSULATOR AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Campaign 92V112000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930107 — EA (closed 19930820)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930302 — PE (closed 19930730)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

I 19930309 — PE (closed 19930727)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 19930728 — EA (closed 19940923)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 19930730 — EA (closed 19940831)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

R 19931028 — fuel system, gasoline

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE

Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Campaign 93V125000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19941216 — parking brake

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE W

Campaign 94V169001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950331 — EA (closed 19960528)

FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT

I 19991104 — EA (closed 20011206)

DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE

R 20010604 — tires

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERN

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 01X001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010709 — fuel system, gasoline

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WIT

Remedy: FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR POTENTIAL FUEL CROSS-FLOW TO 12 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS COVER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRAN

Campaign 01I008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V006000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V112000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V125000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V169001 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I008000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Ford F-250 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford F-250 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford F-250?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford F-250 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.