1992 Ford F-350 problems & reliability
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Ford F-350. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
0 complaints report injuries (0 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1992 Ford F-350 vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 10 | 19% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 19% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 17% |
| Power Train | 8 | 15% |
| Steering | 8 | 15% |
| Tires | 7 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 4% |
| Structure | 2 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-350. While fueling the vehicle, the fuel was transferring to the rear fuel tank and overflowing. The failure caused fuel to leak out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to kalispell ford, in kalispell mt 59901, but the recall had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 7, 2017
“1992 ford f-350 had equipment failure, causing it to strike the median wall. *kb the consumer stated a failure within the steering caused the accident. *jb”
Steering · filed Aug 23, 2006
“The defective check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spill. Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to the source of ignition. *ak the consumer…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed May 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE
Engineering Analysis EA99032 · opened Nov 4, 1999 · closed Dec 6, 2001 · led to recall 01I008000
- FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
Engineering Analysis EA95012 · opened Mar 31, 1995 · closed May 28, 1996 · led to recall 96I003002
- HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS
Preliminary Evaluation PE94004 · opened Jan 25, 1994 · closed Apr 29, 1994
- IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
Engineering Analysis EA93022 · opened Jul 30, 1993 · closed Aug 31, 1994
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA93020 · opened Jul 28, 1993 · closed Sep 23, 1994 · led to recall 94V169002
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE93015 · opened Mar 9, 1993 · closed Jul 27, 1993
- IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
Preliminary Evaluation PE93010 · opened Mar 2, 1993 · closed Jul 30, 1993
- FUEL EXPULSION
Engineering Analysis EA93001 · opened Jan 7, 1993 · closed Aug 20, 1993 · led to recall 93V125000
Technical service bulletins
71 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Ford F-350. The 10 most recent:
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
01157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2001
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
01156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2001
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000
Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
98168 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2000
Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak
98167 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2000
Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs
0038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2000
Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs
0013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs
0012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.
0011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Ford F-350 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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