1992 Ford Explorer steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1992 Ford Explorer — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer xlt. The contact states while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions. There was a loud squealing noise coming from the front end of the vehicle . There was also excessive vibration. The driver continued operation with caution. Whenever the…”
filed Sep 2, 2009
“While driving vehicle shakes and a whining noise can be heard. Dealer made some repairs to the steering, but did not inform the consumer of what the problem was. The problem has returned. *ak”
filed Sep 29, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Explorer | 8 | 9% |
| 2024 Explorer | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Explorer | 12 | 12% |
| 2022 Explorer | 9 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 25 | 2% |
| 2019 Explorer | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Explorer | 20 | 3% |
| 2017 Explorer | 75 | 4% |
| 2016 Explorer | 528 | 22% |
| 2015 Explorer | 343 | 20% |
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.