Complaints
113
Crashes
13
Fires
12
Injuries
9
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford E-Series Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:99,983 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:2
#24 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford E-Series.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 4 | 2 | 99,983 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,983
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Ford E-Series — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Ford E-Series reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1992 Ford E-Series has 113 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Ford E-Series?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (15 complaints, avg 99,983 mi); Electrical System:Ignition (4 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Ford E-Series?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,983 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Ford E-Series?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Ford E-Series include 13 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Ford E-Series have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Ford E-Series as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Ford E-Series?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (unintended acceleration) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford E-Series reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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