Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH down a hill, the brakes failed to slow or stop the vehicle. The vehicle slid sideways as the contact turned to avoid hitting the building across the intersection, impacting the curb, causing the vehicle to roll five times before coming to a stop. Both parties were injured. The first received minor cuts to both legs and a laceration to the right arm requiring stitches as well as whiplash and a concussion. The second party was transported to the hospital before a list of injuries was made available. A police report and pictures were taken. The service dealer and manufacturer were not notified.
The worst 1992 Ford E-250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension5
- Brakes4
- Body2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Suspension5
- Brakes4
- Body2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Tires1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1992 Ford E-250
Defect investigations
Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report is included.
EA95012
Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
EA93020
Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93015
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Ford E-250 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Addressing tire balance hints
- Subject regarding tire balance hint
- Information on aode/4R7W transmission main control & case replacement
- Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service
- Unknown
- There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock...
1992 Ford E-250 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 | RWD | 12-13 | 14-17 | 13-14 |
| 5.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 10 | 13 | 11 |
What 1992 Ford E-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving down the freewaythe hood flew open and shattered the windshield the windsheild was 3 inches from the steering wheel when inspecting the hood I found that the metal that the hood catch grabs on to tore out I own 3 92 ford van 1 e 150 and 2 e 250 I checked the hoods on them ,and found that they to are ready to brake to the sheet metal they use cracks.
The brake rotors are worn and when the consumer applied the brake the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
Noticed gasoline dripping on ground while filing tank. Then it continued to drip when parked. Investigated the filler tube and it was cracked. Replaced the tube. It appeared the original tube was too short and a stress crack resulted.
Shortly after delivery of my 1992 e250 (ca), when making slow sharp turns forward the rear-end would "chatter". Dealer loosened differential and chatter stopped, but now it rumbled when de-accelerating. Took back and they tightened - chatter returned, took back and they loosened it somewhat - less rumble but it was ok. Now at 62,000 miles it is rumbling a lot more when deaccelerating and also whenever transmission shifts to a higher gear - sometimes a lot.
When it rains rear window leaks. Dealership is aware of problem. Other truck have the same problem as ford f150.
Upper and lower ball joints are prematurely wearing out, and have been replaced three timess within a 18,000 mile period, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving about 35 MPH right rear tire had a tread separation, and driver could not keep control of vehicle. Firestone lt 225/75 r 16 ms.
When consumer parked vehicle after driving from work to home, somebody told him that vehicle was on fire, acording to fire department. Fire had started in the engine compartment.
Emergency brake pedal assembly failed.
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Questions about the 1992 Ford E-250
Is the 1992 Ford E-250 reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1992 Ford E-250, 1.8 times a typical E-250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Ford E-250?
Suspension, with 5 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1992 Ford E-250 have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Ford E-250 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Ford E-250 range from 11 to 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 12-13 city and 14-17 highway.
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