MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford F-350

▲ Better than typical
1992 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:29.402Z

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
52
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 52 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 52 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 52 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints

1992: 52 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

25% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

23% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and cooling system.

Power train

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

FIRE

Fuel system, gasoline

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

FIRE
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Dual rear tire expolded and severed the rubber fuel fill line to the fuel tanks and immediately set the truck on fire. Truck, trailer and boat all burned.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-24

Fuel leaked out of the front tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-25

Consumer states that when they had recall done, dealership forgot to install a part stated in the recall. Which cause recall redeem to fail. Went back, they corrected the problem, but later on problem reaccured.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-28

Steering

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH
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1992 Ford F-350 had equipment failure, causing it to strike the median wall. *kb the consumer stated a failure within the steering caused the accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-23

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
    1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-07 Fuel expulsion
  3. 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 →

  4. I
    1993-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 1993-08-20 Fuel expulsion
  5. I
    1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
  6. I
    1993-03-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-27 Parking brake failure
  7. I
    1993-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1994-09-23 Parking brake failure
  8. I
    1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
  9. 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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  10. I
    1994-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-04-29 Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaks
  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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  15. R
    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-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 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-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford F-350 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford F-350?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Ford F-350 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.