MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford F-350

▲ Better than typical
1992 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:17.041Z

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-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 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 2021
1992: 52 complaints
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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%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and cooling system.

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17%

17% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file, 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, 19980924

FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE FRONT TANK.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030225

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. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021028

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file, 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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060823

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 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

I 19940125 — PE (closed 19940429)

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS

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-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2019 ■ 1999

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.