1992 Ford Explorer vehicle speed control problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1992 Ford Explorer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. While at a stop sign smoke ascended from underneath the hood, and contact could smell something burning. After all passengers exited the vehicle flames ignited from the hood. There were no injuries. The fire department punctured the hood due to the flames…”
filed Apr 23, 2007
“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration,vehicle failed to stop, and resulting in a crash. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.*ak vehicle was already at a stand still when it suddenly accelerated. *tt”
filed Feb 2, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel. This may be caused by repeated excessive force on the accelerator pedal, resulting in cracking of the dash panel sheet…
00243 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 27, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Explorer | 6 | 7% |
| 2023 Explorer | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Explorer | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 Explorer | 14 | 3% |
| 2020 Explorer | 29 | 2% |
| 2018 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 76 | 3% |
| 2015 Explorer | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 Explorer | 38 | 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.