1992 Ford F-350 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1992 Ford F-350, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes1217.9%
- Fuel system1116.4%
- Engine1014.9%
- Steering811.9%
- Tires & wheels710.4%
- Transmission69.0%
- Electrical34.5%
- Powertrain (other)34.5%
- Body & structure23.0%
- Suspension23.0%
- Interior & seats11.5%
- Exterior lighting11.5%
- Other / unspecified11.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. OWNER HAS TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. BRAKE CALIPERS HAD TO BE RPLACED AND DEFECT STILL EXISTS. DEFECT MAINLY OCCURS ON DECLINES. *AK
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN DISENGAGMENT AND DEATH WHEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER CHILD.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD F-350. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL WAS TRANSFERRING TO THE REAR FUEL TANK AND OVERFLOWING. THE FAILURE CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KALISPELL FORD, IN KALISPELL MT 59901, BUT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
THE DEFECTIVE 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 EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILL. SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE SOURCE OF IGNITION. *AK THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT UNDER THE RECALL. *NM
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER HAD A WATER PUMP PUT ON AT THE DEALERS. ON THE WAY HOME IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, FAN BELT CAME OFF, RESULTING IN NO STEERING AND BRAKES. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS DANGEROUS SINCE VEHICLE LOST FAN BELT FIVE TIMES EARLIER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO PAY FOR BELTS. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH BELTS ON THESE VEHICLES. *AK
THERE ARE TWO TANK'S VALVES BETWEEN THE TANKS. WHEN PUTTING GAS INTO ONE TANK, THE GAS WILL GO INTO THE OTHER TANK, CAUSING A LEAK. *AK
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
WHEN TRAVELING THE POWER ASSIST BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/POWER BRAKES AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE BEING TOWED BEHIND MOTORHOME ON I-29 NORTH OF ST.JOSEPH,MO. HEARD NOISE AND SAW SMOKE AND MOTORHOME BEGAN DRIFTING TO RIGHT. AFTER STOPPING TO INVESTIGATE FOUND LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWN OFF WHEEL,BRAKE LINE SEVERED, RUNNING BOARD MISSING AND CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO LEFT DOOR AND FENDER. PUT ON SPARE THEN PROCEEDED TO PALMYRA, NE. FOR THE EVENING. JUST AFTER CROSSING IN TO WYOMING THE NEXT DAY ANOTHER LOUD REPORT AND THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. SAME TYPE OF TIRE AND SAME MILEAGE AS THE FRONT, ONLY THE BELT HAD WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE AND LOCKED UP THE WHEEL. I HAVE THIS TIRE, WHAT IS LEFT OF IT ANYWAY. CONDITIONS ON BOTH OCCURANCES: CLEAR WEATHER, TEMPS IN THE MID TO HIGH 80 S, SPEED WAS 65 MPH, TRAFFIC MODERATE. TIRES WERE CHECKED AND INFLATED TO 50 PSI PRIOR TO DEPARTING BARTLETT, TN. TREAD WAS ABOUT 50% ON ALL FOUR TIRES OF THE MATCHED SET. IF VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN INSTEAD OF BEING TOWED, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS TO OCCUPENTS AND OTHER MOTORISTS IN BOTH INCIDENTS .*AK
TIRES SEPARATED AT THE BEAD JOINT ON EACH TIRE AFTER ONLY 3,000 TO 5,000 MILES. EXPLODED THROUGH THE TREAD CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. HAVE USED THESE TIRES FOR YEARS WITHOUT MISHAP UNTIL ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THESE TIRES ON OTHER LESS STABLE VEHICLES.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION FIRE, DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE. *MJS
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY THREE TIMES. HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON ON PREVIOUS FORD TRUCK.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
SHORTLY AFTER CHANGING BATTERY A FIRE IGNITED IN DASH AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FUTHER DETAILS.*AK
NOTICED BURNING ODOR IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AREA (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 983267)> *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
HERS IS A LIST OF ALL FAILURES SINCE NEW. REAR AXEL SEALS, SWAY BAR BRACKETS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ECM MODULE, FRONT SEAL ON TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, SPEEDOMETER (TWICE), TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, WATER PUMP AND NOW STARTING TO LEAK AGAIN. *AK
TRANSMISSION GEAR TRAIN SUPPORT BUSHING FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
TIRE EXPLODED, CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO IGNITE, AND TRUCK TO BURNED COMPLETELY UP, BOAT THAT WAS TOWED WAS BURNED ALSO. DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE SHOULD PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELD TO PROTECT FROM THIS OCCURRANCE. .*AK
FIREWALL IN AREA OF MASTER CYLINDER AND HYDRAULIC CLUTCH WELD FELL APART, ALLOWING FIREWALL TO MOVE AROUND. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
HERS IS A LIST OF ALL FAILURES SINCE NEW. REAR AXEL SEALS, SWAY BAR BRACKETS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ECM MODULE, FRONT SEAL ON TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, SPEEDOMETER (TWICE), TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, WATER PUMP AND NOW STARTING TO LEAK AGAIN. *AK
SUSPENSION VIBRATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
SHORTLY AFTER CHANGING BATTERY A FIRE IGNITED IN DASH AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FUTHER DETAILS.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
HERS IS A LIST OF ALL FAILURES SINCE NEW. REAR AXEL SEALS, SWAY BAR BRACKETS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ECM MODULE, FRONT SEAL ON TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, SPEEDOMETER (TWICE), TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, WATER PUMP AND NOW STARTING TO LEAK AGAIN. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEEL LUG NUTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF/DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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