Complaints
848
Crashes
54
Fires
84
Injuries
65
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#171 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:132,754 mi
Crash-related:8
#262 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:37,562 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:2
#341 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:153,000 mi
Fires:4
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 71 | 8 | — | 132,754 mi | |
| TIRES | 62 | 11 | 2 | 37,562 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 41 | — | 4 | 153,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 41 | 11 | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 38 | — | 3 | 103,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 34 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 21 | — | 6 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 20 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 19 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 19 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 18 | — | 2 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 17 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 17 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 15 | 3 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 15 | 2 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 14 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 12 | — | 9 | — | |
| SEATS | 11 | 1 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 9 | — | 6 | 62,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 9 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 7 | 123,884 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 8 | — | 5 | 530,001 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 | — | 1 | — |
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