MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford F-250

▲ Better than typical
1992 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:09.704Z

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
119
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 119 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 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: 196 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: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 119 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 119 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

1992: 119 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008196
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

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

Fuel system, gasoline

27% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-14

Power train

24% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIREINJURY

Service brakes

21% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Ford F250. The contact stated the emergency brake would not engage. In addition, the odometer gauge was inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-14

Also filed under Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

Electrical system

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing switch and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIREDEATH

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-02-10Structure92V006000 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…

    Remedy: Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1992-06-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-20 Engine compartment fires
  3. I
    1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-07 Fuel expulsion
  4. R
    1992-11-06Engine and engine cooling92V112000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1993-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 1993-08-20 Fuel expulsion
  6. I
    1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
  7. I
    1993-03-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-27 Parking brake failure
  8. I
    1993-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1994-09-23 Parking brake failure
  9. I
    1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
  10. R
    1993-10-28Fuel system, gasoline93V125000 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…

    Remedy: Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

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  11. R
    1994-12-16Parking brake94V169001 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…

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  12. I
    1995-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-28 Failure of serpentine belt
  13. I
    1999-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-06 Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
  14. R
    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 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…

    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.

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    2001-07-09Fuel system, gasoline01I008000 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…

    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…

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  16. R
    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V006000 · Structure
  • Recall 92V112000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 93V125000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V169001 · Parking brake
  • Recall 01X001000 · Tires
  • Recall 01I008000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
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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 fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Ford F-250 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

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