1992 Ford F-250 problems
Owners have filed 149 complaints about the 1992 Ford F-250 with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 22.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 19.5%.
Complaints149
Crashes6
Fires7
Injuries3
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 22.8% · 34
Power train 19.5% · 29
Service brakes, hydraulic 16.8% · 25
Engine and engine cooling 12.1% · 18
Electrical system 6.0% · 9
Tires 4.7% · 7
Parking brake 3.4% · 5
Suspension 3.4% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire, 3 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Ford F-250 in this data, 1992 draws comparatively few complaints; 1999 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 4 in the last three years against 4 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 91,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Recall # 93v125000 fuel tank assembly: when both tanks are filled, the fuel from the second tanks flows to the first tank and causes a large amount of fuel spillage. This happens while driving and while the truck is parked. The dealer was called about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. Fuel system, gasoline
Gas is flowing between the dual gas tanks. When both tanks are full gas flows to the ground. Consumer feels this is very unsafe. *Ak. Consumer states a portion of the unused fuel from one tank returns to the second tank, when this occurs the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage. Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel tank assembly recall #93v125, july 14,1993. Had recall work done in dec. 1994 And friday march 21,1995, vehicle parked, went to get in and saw gas on the ground, opened gas cap and gas went up in the air towards his face. Dealer said they have done recall repairs and they aren't responsible. Fuel system, gasoline
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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