1992 Ford F-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
87,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 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 6 of 31 complaints (19.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 25.8% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 25.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 9.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.2% |
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 | 6 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 6; Tires: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Steering: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 29 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 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 6; 2000: 4; 2001: 4; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 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 764288 · 2002-07-15 (July 15, 2002)
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 A…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 764288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 859680 · 2000-04-04 (April 4, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 859680 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166902 · 2006-08-22 (August 22, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10166902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072197 · 2004-06-04 (June 4, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10072197 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11013487 · 2017-08-07 (August 7, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11013487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550593 · 2000-01-28 (January 28, 2000)
TRANSMISSION FIRE, DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972721 · 1995-09-29 (September 29, 1995)
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH ON VEHICLE WITH MANAUL TRANSMISSION, FIRST CLUTCH FAILED 18K MILES, SECOND FAILED 43, THIRD AT 50K MILES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972721 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958896 · 1995-01-19 (January 19, 1995)
FAN BELT COMES OFF; CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/BRAKES; SNAPPED BOLT THAT HOLDS IDLE PULLEY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978153 · 1996-01-24 (January 24, 1996)
SERPENTINE BELT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND OTHER SAFETY FEATURES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978153 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 877747 · 2001-01-09 (January 9, 2001)
SHORTLY AFTER CHANGING BATTERY A FIRE IGNITED IN DASH AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FUTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 877747 at NHTSA ↗