1992 Ford E-250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 10 complaints (10.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 40.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments: 1; Suspension:Front:Control Arm: 1; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1995: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10020047 · 2003-05-19 (May 19, 2003)
THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE WORN AND WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068368 · 2004-05-05 (May 5, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAYTHE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD THE WINDSHEILD WAS 3 INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN INSPECTING THE HOOD I FOUND THAT THE METAL THAT THE HOOD CATCH GRABS ON TO TORE OUT I OWN 3 92 FORD VAN 1 E 150 AND 2 E 250 I CHECKED THE HOODS ON THEM ,AND FOUND THAT THEY TO ARE READY TO BRAKE TO THE SHEET METAL THEY USE CRACKS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018806 · 2003-05-16 (May 16, 2003)
SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY OF MY 1992 E250 (CA), WHEN MAKING SLOW SHARP TURNS FORWARD THE REAR-END WOULD "CHATTER". DEALER LOOSENED DIFFERENTIAL AND CHATTER STOPPED, BUT NOW IT RUMBLED WHEN DE-ACCELERATING. TOOK BACK AND THEY TIGHTENED - CHATTER RETURNED, TOOK BACK AND THEY LOOSENED IT SOMEWHAT - LESS RUMBLE BUT IT WAS OK. NOW AT 62,000 MILES IT IS RUMBLING A LOT MORE WHEN DEACCELERATING AND ALSO WHENEVER TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO A HIGHER GEAR - SOMETIMES A LOT.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018806 at NHTSA ↗