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1992 Ford F-150
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 470
- Received Jan 1995 to Feb 2019
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline161 complaints · 34% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle catches fire from wiring36 complaints · 7.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Fuel pump fails and engine stalls33 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #94V169001The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Recall #93V125000A malfunctioning 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 spillage.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 20 crashes, 39 fires, 11 people injured, 5 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Parking brake fails to hold or release
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 62 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 88 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 470 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 161 | 34% | – | NHTSA recall #93V125000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 36 | 7.7% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 33 | 7.0% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 31 | 6.6% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 11 | 2.3% | – | NHTSA recall #92V006000 |
| Parking brake fails to hold or release | 10 | 2.1% | – | NHTSA recall #94V169001 |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 10 | 2.1% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 9 | 1.9% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 9 | 1.9% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 6 | 1.3% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 6 | 1.3% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 0.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #94V169001September 7, 1994835,791 vehicles affected
parking brake: conventional
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
When the above occurs, it Can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
NHTSA recall #93V125000August 2, 19931,131,000 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
A malfunctioning 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 spillage.
Spilled fuel Can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Remedy
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
NHTSA recall #92V006000January 14, 1992190,000 vehicles affected
structure: body: door
Water Can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable Can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.
The malfunction of the door latch release Can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle Can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it is not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it is jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.
Remedy
Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.
Other model years
- 1991 304
- 1992
- 1993 586
- 1994 676
- 1995 626
- 1996 324
- 1997 2,758
- 1998 1,381
- 1999 1,044
- 2000 1,075
- 2001 1,236
- 2002 821
- 2003 423
- 2004 2,029
- 2005 1,112
- 2006 585
- 2007 488
- 2008 369
- 2009 324
- 2010 843
- 2011 2,194
- 2012 1,784
- 2013 2,992
- 2014 1,539
- 2015 1,745
- 2016 2,093
- 2017 1,463
- 2018 2,325
- 2019 1,343
- 2020 742
- 2021 1,040
- 2022 602
- 2023 418
- 2024 195
- 2025 109
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1992 Ford F-150.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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