1992 Ford Explorer engine and engine cooling problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Ford Explorer — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes at low speeds, she noticed a grinding noise. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that the front driver and passenger side brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. In…”
filed Jan 31, 2012
“1992 ford explorer replacement transmission needed. Consumer states that the vehicle needs a new transmission and oil leak fixed. She does not have the money and the repairs will cost around $1500.00. *kb”
filed Jan 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt
02142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2002Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt
01197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 Explorer | 21 | 2% |
| 2019 Explorer | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Explorer | 29 | 4% |
| 2017 Explorer | 76 | 5% |
| 2016 Explorer | 114 | 5% |
| 2015 Explorer | 66 | 4% |
| 2014 Explorer | 67 | 4% |
| 2013 Explorer | 67 | 3% |
| 2012 Explorer | 14 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.