Model year record

1992 Ford F-150

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 553 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V169001

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
835,791
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-07
Owners notified
1994-12-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V125000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,131,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-10-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V006000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
190,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-14
Owners notified
1992-02-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices80
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly74158,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt29
Fuel system, gasoline25126,076 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine18133,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1851,067 mi
Parking brake: conventional16105,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
Vehicle speed control12
Electrical system: ignition11
Electrical system: ignition: switch11
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery10314,003 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1075,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator9
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Fuel/propulsion system8140,000 mi
Electrical system791,633 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood6
Tires6
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system5
Power train: manual transmission5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Suspension: front5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings425,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3116,000 mi
Fuel system, other3133,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable3
Seat belts: front: webbing3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Structure: body3100,000 mi
Structure: body: door320,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Parking brake2199,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical2103,256 mi
Power train2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Seat belts2153,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: linkages2
Structure: frame and members2126,076 mi
Tires: bead2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Wheels2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1302,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1114,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices175,853 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1142,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1135,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1
Tires: sidewall1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1133,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1127,650 mi

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

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.