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1992 Ford Econoline
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 8 of 83 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports11 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
83 reportsBRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
'THE VEHICLES REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK, THE RETRACTOR IS INOPERATIVE. *AK
WHILE STEERING IN EITHER DIRECTION WHEEL STICKS. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK
FLEET OF VEHICLES; NOTICED VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY; CHECKED & WELDS BROKE LOOSE; STARTED SPLITTING LENGTH WISE; TAKEN APART & RE-WELDED TOGETHER. *AK
FIVE LUG STUDS BROKE OFF ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
THE HOT LINE CABLE FROM REAR GENERATOR ON LP TANK MOUNTED UNDER FRAME OF VAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING SPARKS AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.
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.*AK
FAILURE ON THE UPPER BALL JOINT, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO WOBBLE WHEN DRIVING. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BALL JINTS ARE A NON GREASABLE SEALED UNIT, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE BALL JOINT REPLACED WITH GREASABLE.*JB
DRIVING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED, WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION SPEED, ACCELERATED TO 85MPH, TO STOP THE VEHICLE PUT INTO NEUTRAL. *AK
Official recalls
308V051000 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Feb 4, 2008
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
93V100000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Jun 8, 1993
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSES AND RELOCATE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE FLOOR PAN.
92V123000 · Equipment:other:labels
Aug 24, 1992
THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA93022 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Jul 30, 1993 · Closed Aug 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Mar 2, 1993 · Closed Jul 30, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available