Complaints
1,009
Crashes
62
Fires
26
Injuries
60
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1152 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:66,000 mi
#274 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:91,986 mi
#361 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:111,572 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 152 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 74 | — | — | 91,986 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 61 | — | — | 111,572 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 53 | 2 | 4 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 10 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 32 | 27 | — | 102,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 27 | — | 1 | 97,605 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 20 | — | — | 154,553 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 15 | 6 | — | 190,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 15 | — | — | 29,108 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 14 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 12 | — | 4 | 150,276 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 137,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 10 | — | — | 129,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 75,675 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 8 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 7 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
152
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,000
Automatic Transmission
74
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,986
Structure:Frame And Members
61
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,572
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
53
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
41
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
32
complaints
Crashes
27
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
Electrical System:Ignition
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,605
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
154,553
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,108
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
150,276
Manual Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,000
Suspension:Front
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,000
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,675
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1992 Ford Taurus has 1,009 NHTSA complaints, 62 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 152 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (152 complaints, avg 66,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (74 complaints, avg 91,986 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (61 complaints, avg 111,572 mi). 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 Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,098 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 Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Ford Taurus include 62 crash-related reports, 26 fire reports, 60 injuries, and 4 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 Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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