1992 Ford E-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford E-250, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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Safety recalls3Free fix at dealers Owner complaints144 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem5Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Ford E-250 has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

5Suspension

4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury

2Fuel system, gasoline

2Electrical system

2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury

2Structure1 crash/fire/injury

1Parking brake

1Unknown

1Equipment

33 other systems

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Suspension	5	0
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	1
Fuel system, gasoline	2	0
Electrical system	2	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	1
Structure	2	1
Parking brake	1	0
Unknown	1	0
Equipment	1	0
3 other systems	3	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1992 Ford E-250 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 09V-399 · Oct 13, 2009 · 4,500,000 vehicles

Risk. A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 08V-051 · Feb 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 07V-336 · Aug 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other E-250 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-250 median. How we score

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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Ford E-250, and the recalls they led to.

Jul 28, 1993
PARKING BRAKE FAILUREEA93020 · closed Sep 23, 1994
Led to recall 94V-169
Mar 31, 1995
FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELTEA95012 · closed May 28, 1996
Led to recall 96I003001
Mar 9, 1993
PARKING BRAKE FAILUREPE93015 · closed Jul 27, 1993
No recall

In owners' words

What E-250 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMESS WITHIN A 18,000 MILE PERIOD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 878697 · Jan 22, 2001

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