1992 Ford ECONOLINE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
115,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 50 complaints (18.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 24.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 10.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2
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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 42 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 5; 2000: 12; 2001: 5; 2002: 5; 2003: 3; 2004: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2010: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 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 10007029 · 2000-10-14 (October 14, 2000)
ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING IN WARM CLIMATES. THE FORD DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION AN ON ONE TRIP TO LAS VEGAS (GAUDIN FORD OF VEGAS) REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER AT A COST OF OVER $600.00 SO WE COULD GET BACK TO LOS ANGELES. NOW I SEE IN THE HEADLINES OF THE PAPER A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD FOR VEHICLES DOING THE EXACT SAME THING WE ARE EXPERIENCING. WHEN I CALLED FORD CONSUMER LINE THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME AND NOT TO BOTHER CALLING THEM! THIS VEHICLE IS…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,065 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007029 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082423 · 2004-07-22 (July 22, 2004)
I AM A DETECTIVE WITH THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, WV. ON 7/16/04 I WITNESSED A 1992 FORD VAN VIN#: [XXX] ON U. S. ROUTE 50 TRAVELING AT 100 MPH AND THE HORN BLOWING. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING, WHICH MYSELF AND ANOTHER OFFICER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH ONCE WITH IN A FEW FEET THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THROUGH THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS INCIDENT IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING EAST ON U. S. ROUTE 50 FROM THE PARKERSBURG, WV AREA TOWARDS HER RESIDENCE IN SALEM, WV. THE DRI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10082423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 734336 · 2000-10-14 (October 14, 2000)
ALMOST IMMEADIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING IN WARM CLIMATES. THE FORD DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION AND ON ONE TRIP TO LAS VEGAS (GAUDIN FORD OF VEGAS) REPLACED THE MAIN COMPURTER AT A COST OF OVER $600 SO WE COULD GET BACK TO LOS ANGELES. NOW I SEE IN THE HEADLINES OF THE PAPER A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD FOR VEHICLES DOING THE EXACT SAME THING WE EXPERIENNCING. WHEN I CALLED FORDS CONSUMER LINE THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME AND NOT TO BOTHER CALLING THEM! THIS VEHICLE IS DANG…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 734336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 731000 · 2000-09-11 (September 11, 2000)
THE FUEL FILL RUBBER TUBE AND VENT TUBE, CONNECTING THE EXTERIOR NOZZEL FILL TO THE FUEL TANK HAS FAILED AND RAW GASOLINE IS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE PARTS HAVE FAILED FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, NO TRAMATIC EVENT CUASED FAILURE. FORD DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBLILITY FOR SUCH A BASIC FUEL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FAILURE, OTHER THAN TO REFUSE TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP, FOR FEAR OF IMMEDIATE FIRE. THIS COMPONENT SHOULD NOT FAIL ON A PERFECTLY MAINTAINED 1992 VEHICLE! I AM SURE THIS IS NOT THE ONLY FAILURE O…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 731000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 738864 · 2001-01-05 (January 5, 2001)
RUBBER RE-FUEL INTAKE NOZZLE HAS ROTTED AND CREATES A SERIOUS FUEL LEAK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 738864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10576710 · 2014-04-02 (April 2, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 008V051000(VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10576710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481301 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
WORN WIRING HARNESS HITTING BRAKE LINE, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT/BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481301 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480421 · 1995-01-13 (January 13, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480421 at NHTSA ↗