1992 Ford Econoline problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 1992 Ford Econoline with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control accounts for 16.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 12.4%.
Complaints113
Crashes13
Fires12
Injuries9
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Vehicle speed control 16.8% · 19
Fuel system, gasoline 12.4% · 14
Electrical system 12.4% · 14
Engine and engine cooling 11.5% · 13
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.7% · 11
Suspension 7.1% · 8
Steering 6.2% · 7
Power train 4.4% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire, 9 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford Econoline in this data, 1992 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 151,500 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving about 45-50 mph , the van felt like it went full throttle, causing driver to lose control, hitting a snow bank and a utility pole before stopping. The dealer or manufacturer is not aware of the problem. The van has been totalled. Vehicle speed control
When accelerating from a stop, the gas pedal became stuck. This caused the rear passenger tire to blow out and the consumer collided into 3 poles on the side of the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed. Vehicle speed control · reported at 173,000 miles
Cruise control was set on (55) mph and would not disengage when brakes were hit. Drove vehicle (3) or (4) miles to stop safely. Cruise control had to be disconnected to drive vehicle home. Vehicle speed control
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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