1992 Ford F-150 electrical problems

48 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 48
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Ignition: switch
10
Ignition
10
Alternator/generator/regulator
9
Wiring: front underhood
6
Wiring: interior/under dash
4
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
2
Starter assembly
2
Wiring
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-150 electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford F-150 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 31

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 23, 2008 · Electrical · 91,633 miles · CT

Attempting to start truck, clicking noise, rusted connection for solenoid wire lug. Must clean every other month to start vehicle.

Filed Aug 12, 2006 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · FL · fire

I was driving my ford f-150 1992 and I stopped at lowes. I cut my truck off and proceeded into the store. I come back outside and my truck was on fire. Several employees attempted to put out the fire but it did not work. The fire department had to come and put it out. They then stated that it was due to an electrical problem and filled it as that. My work is now gone due to that and I don't know what to do. If possible please help me because I don't know what to do. My truck is my money maker and now it is gone.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Electrical · WV · fire

While parked for approximately 5 minutes with the engine running, the vehicle caught on fire from engine. The cause of why this happended was undetermined.*ak *sb

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Wirng harness and voltage regulator shorted out,causing my alternator to catch on fire ,and were all motorcraft parts. Auto parts store claims that alot of these fires reported in ford truck alternator electrical systems to alternator.

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · TN

Engine dies at speeds of under 10miles per hour. Have just replaced the alternator in the last 5 days and now I'm having all of this trouble. Is it true that there is a recall on this model truck because of the pressure regulator ? The transmission slams into gear rather than smoothly shifting, also acts like it is trying to get into two or more gears at the same time. If you can help please do so. Thanks.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Electrical · UT · fire

While driving smelled a burning odor. Engine check light came on. There was a large underhood fire.

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · PA · crash

Consumer states whiile driving, the vehicle surged forward, steering wheel was turned to right and then it locked. Consumer had applied brakes but could not slow down vehicle. It kept going in circles. Passenger's door opened, vehicle hit another vehicle. Key came out off ignition at the beginning, consumer was able to put key back in ignition and shut off vehicle. *ak also the ignition key cylinder was replaced.

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Electrical · NJ

After parking vehicle within 15 -20 minutes a fire started in engine compartment. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jun 20, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · WI · fire

While driving smelled smoke, pulled over and lifted hood and saw flames. Cause was unknown. *ak consumer states that there is a short within the electrical system causing the alternator to fail, in the winter when turning on the heater, the heater fan, lights and other electrical components die, the dealer has replaced many alternators, a starter, 2 batteries and a u belt.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Electrical · CA · fire

Alternator electrical connector plug failed, resulting in high resistance heat and caught fire.

Questions about the 1992 Ford F-150 electrical

Does the 1992 Ford F-150 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the electrical of the 1992 Ford F-150, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Ford F-150 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford F-150 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-150 have the most electrical problems?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (324 complaints), 2011 (235 complaints) and 1997 (198 complaints).