Model year record

1992 Ford Econoline

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 113 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V051000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
225,000
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-04
Owners notified
2008-02-18

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V100000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,235
Reported to NHTSA
1993-06-08
Owners notified
1993-10-12

Defect description

THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE WAS DAMAGED BY A DRILL BIT USED TO INSTALL THE DSO PACKAGE ATTACHING HARDWARE ONTO THE FLOOR PAN.

Safety risk

IF EITHER OF THE HOSES WAS PENETRATED BY THE DRILL BIT,FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT, PARTICULARLY DURING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULT IN FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSES AND RELOCATE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE FLOOR PAN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V123000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
29,052
Reported to NHTSA
1992-08-24
Owners notified
1992-12-04

Defect description

THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).

Safety risk

THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THANPASSENGER CARS." INCORRECT TIRE SELECTION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OFA TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED THAT DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL PROVIDED IF THEY PREFER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control1599,966 mi
Electrical system: ignition420,065 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs4
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Steering3185,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm3
Tires: tread/belt3
Electrical system2130,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Engine and engine cooling2
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Suspension: rear2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2173,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2173,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1185,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Latches/locks/linkages184,326 mi
Power train1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic1185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Tires1
Wheels1

The 1991 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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