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1992 Ford F-350: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1992 Ford F-350, most recently filed September 1994. Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1992 Ford F-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1992 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V169001 Filed Sep 7, 1994

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL

Parking brake · conventional
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Repair progress not yet reported835,791 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V169001
Listed for 1992 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V125000 Filed Aug 2, 1993

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
Repair progress not yet reported1,131,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V125000
Listed for 1992 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V112000 Filed Aug 4, 1992

ENGINE

Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence
CONTACT BETWEEN THE INSULATION AND THE HOT EXHAUSTMANIFOLD MAY RESULT IN A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SOUND INSULATOR AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Repair progress not yet reported48,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V112000
Listed for 1992 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V006000 Filed Jan 14, 1992

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Structure · body · door
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Repair progress not yet reported190,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V006000

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Owner complaints (52)

52 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
5involved a fire
0injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Ford F-350, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 52.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1992 compares with other F-350 years

Best and worst F-350 years →
1988198919901991199219931994199519961997
This year (1992)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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1992 Ford F-350 FAQ

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 94V169001 (brake), 93V125000 (fuel system), 92V112000 (engine), 92V006000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1992 Ford F-350 problems?

Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (10), Fuel system (10), Service brakes (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 1992 F-350 compare with other years?

Among the 1988–1997 Ford F-350 model years at least five years old, the 1988 drew the fewest complaints (29) and the 1997 the most (155). The 1992 drew 52. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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