1992 Ford F-150 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1992 Ford F-150. Part of Generation 9 — 1992–1997.

19911993
Complaints
553
Crashes
25
Fires
48
Injuries
13
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0

Worst 1992 Ford F-150 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#180 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices

#274 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Avg mileage:178,740 mi
#329 complaints

Tires:Tread/Belt

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford F-150.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
80
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
74
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
178,740
Tires:Tread/Belt
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,220
Fuel Pump
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
186,800
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
133,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,034
Parking Brake:Conventional
16
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
314,003
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,000
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,210
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
118,316
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1992 Ford F-150 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1992 Ford F-150 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Ford F-150 has 553 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices with 80 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Ford F-150?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices (80 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (74 complaints, avg 178,740 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (29 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Ford F-150?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 150,428 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Ford F-150?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Ford F-150 include 25 crash-related reports, 48 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 5 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Ford F-150 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Ford F-150?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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