About two months ago my transmission went out in my 92 ford bronco on my way to work with a co-worker with me, I was pulling up to a red light and went to downshift to first but it wasn't there, tried second not there either,I has to gimp me bronco home in third gear there by smoking and burning up the clutch,after getting the pos(piece of ?!@#$%) home I called a few shops and found this to be a common problem with all ford trucks using a mazda manual transmission,being a mechanic myself I proceeded to buy a rebuilt transmission and install it myself, now it is out again with the same problem no first or second. Now until I bought this pos I have always been a ford man but now I don't know what manufacturer to trust, chevy has problems with their blazer transmissions too. I bought this car used with less than a hundred thousand on the odometer and found that the transmission was not original when I changed it last time now after I fix it I will sell it a drive it through the local ford dealership show room,maybe that would make them answer for all the problems everyone has with these problems. Maybe what my brother says is true ford means f%*@ed over rebuilt dodge.
The worst 1992 Ford Bronco problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes9
- Body7
- Fuel system6
- Electrical5
- Engine4
Problems by type
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- Brakes9
- Body7
- Fuel system6
- Electrical5
- Engine4
- Transmission4
- Tires3
- Visibility3
- Locks2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 number 94V169001 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.
Recall number 92V006000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1992 Ford Bronco
Defect investigations
Parking brake
There is no summary currently available
RQ98021
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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EA93022
Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
EA93020
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
PE93010
Fuel expulsion
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EA93001
Fuel expulsion
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PE92077
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Ford Bronco 59
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 upshift
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and...
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994...
1992 Ford Bronco fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16-17 | 14 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11-12 | 15-16 | 13 |
| 5.8L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 12 |
What 1992 Ford Bronco owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel tank developed leaks due to rust caused by water trapped between brush guard and tank bottom. Brush guard designed without holes to allow water to drain properly thus trapping water between the guard and tank bottom.
The parking brake did not hold the vehicle. The consumer looked on the federal safety agency site and discovered a recall (94v-169001) for the same problem. The consumer contacted a local dealer who indicated the consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN. *nlm
Consumer is having the same defect with there vehicle's emergency parking brakes, as stated in recall number 94 v 169 000 but there VIN number is not included. Ph
Tailgate rusts excessively, and it is the only part of the car to do so.
Both doors will not open from inside first passenger side, months later driver's side.
I dont know if recall is still valid, dealer does not show on computer.
Replacement tires on a ford, bronco 1992, vnhl p23575r15. Two front tires have cracks going all the way around. Took to mechanic, and he said that tread was about to separate.
The front brakes were replaced four times, metallic disc pads were installed, and rotors were replaced, resurfaced, and machined.
Vehicle stalls like a vapor lock in middle of traffic. Something tells the car that it overheating and it will just stop running.
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Questions about the 1992 Ford Bronco
Is the 1992 Ford Bronco reliable?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 1992 Ford Bronco, fewer than a typical Bronco model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Ford Bronco?
Brakes, with 9 complaints. Next is body (7).
How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Bronco have?
2 recalls, covering parking brake and structure.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Bronco brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V169001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Bronco have bad brakes?
The Ford Bronco model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (42 complaints), 2022 (42 complaints) and 1995 (35 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Ford Bronco get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Ford Bronco range from 12 to 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 16-17 highway.
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