1992 Ford F-250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
91,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 77 complaints (10.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 18 | 23.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 11.7% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 5 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 3 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices: 5; Tires:Tread/Belt: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank: 3
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 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 72 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 | 24 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 24; 1996: 15; 2000: 19; 2001: 4; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2007: 2; 2009: 1; 2012: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 11 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 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 10470597 · 2012-08-14 (August 14, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER GAUGE WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 94V169001 (PARKING BRAKE: CONVENTIONAL) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470597 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488016 · 1995-09-27 (September 27, 1995)
REPLACED REAR BRAKE DRUMS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488016 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482544 · 1995-02-26 (February 26, 1995)
TRANSMISSION NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRANSMISSION COOLER, CAUSING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506944 · 1996-08-02 (August 2, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED SEVEN TIMES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10101848 · 2004-11-30 (November 30, 2004)
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL TANK PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THERE TWO RECALLS, RECALL 011008000 AND RECALL 93V125000 WERE ISSUED. THIS VEHICLE WA SNOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10101848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717449 · 2000-01-17 (January 17, 2000)
THE BACK FUEL TANK SPILLS INTO THE FRONT, AND IF THE FRONT TANK IS`NT EMPTY IT SPILLS OVER THE FUEL CAP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717449 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 716744 · 2000-01-02 (January 2, 2000)
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS UNIT HAS FAILED ON THIS TRUCK. IT WAS REPLACED BY FORD UNDER A RECALL THE FIRST TIME. NOW IT HAS FAILED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS. BOTH TIMES IT WAS CAUSED BY THE BELT TENSIONER WEARING PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE BELT TO RIDE FORWARD OFF THE PULLEYS AND SHREDDING ITSELF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN THIS HAPPENS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 716744 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 883998 · 2001-03-23 (March 23, 2001)
SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILED TWICE ON VEHICLE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. CONTACED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 883998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967466 · 1995-06-21 (June 21, 1995)
VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE BELT BREAKING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND OTHER FUNCTIONS.(EA95-012). TT`
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967466 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968306 · 1995-07-06 (July 6, 1995)
THE BELTS BREAK IN THE PULLY, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/BRAKES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968306 at NHTSA ↗