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1992 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 83 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Econoline, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.4× the Econoline median · #2 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8325 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage137kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 2, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Ford Econoline has problems

83 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control187
Fuel system, gasoline142
Engine and engine cooling133
Electrical system115
Service brakes, hydraulic103
Suspension80
Steering70
Power train50
Wheels51
8 other systems172

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

3 recalls

1992 Ford Econoline 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: 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

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 93V-100 · Jun 8, 1993 · 1,235 vehicles

Risk. IF EITHER OF THE HOSES WAS PENETRATED BY THE DRILL BIT,FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT, PARTICULARLY DURING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 92V-123 · Aug 24, 1992 · 29,052 vehicles

Risk. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THANPASSENGER CARS." INCORRECT…

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 Econoline 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 Econoline median. How we score

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  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

1992 Ford Econoline safety ratings

1992 Ford Econoline in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Ford Econoline, and the recalls they led to.

  1. IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALFEA93022 · closed Aug 31, 1994
    No recall
  2. IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALFPE93010 · closed Jul 30, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What Econoline owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER…
Complaint 10576710 · Apr 2, 2014 · 100,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT HAD HIS CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED IN FALL OF 2007 ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL), WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. HE THEN HAD THE NEW AND IMPROVED CRUISE CONTROL PART INSTALLED IN THE SUMMER OF…
Complaint 10235999 · Jul 28, 2008 · 99,966 miles
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THIS CAUSED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND THE CONSUMER COLLIDED INTO 3 POLES ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. *JB
Complaint 10097003 · Oct 18, 2004 · 173,000 miles

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