Tl*the contact owned a 1992 ford f150. The driver's side area of the dashboard caught fire while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was destroyed. Fire report number casku0055 was filed. The contact stated that there was a safety recall for the vehicle speed control. The recall number and failure mileage were unknown.
1992 Ford F-150: fire, smoke or burning smell
31 of the 470 complaints about the 1992 Ford F-150 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Ford f150 1992 fuel system recall. Ford consumer hotline reports that recall was performed at lundeen brothers auto (annandale, mn). Dealership has no record of it. The check valve has gone out again, we are leaking gas. To me, this is a serious safety issue. Ford said to contact them if it catches on fire!! I noticed on your website you have an open investigation on this issue. Vin#[xxx] thank you. [xxx]. *nm updated 07/11/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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.
My 1992 ford f-150 caught fire while parked in my driveway. The entire engine compartment burned for 10-30 minutes before the exploding front tire drew our attention. The fire inspector told us other f-150 models were suspected of having a cruise control switch/fire problem, but there is no recall at ford for this model/year.
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
The vehicle caught on fire while parked.
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.
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.
Alternator electrical connector plug failed, resulting in high resistance heat and caught fire.
This is the second ford f-150 that we have in which the alternator has caught on fire in the last two weeks. The other one was a 1991 ford f-150. Vin [xxx]. The 1992 f-150 caught fire in a parking lot and burned up the wiring harness along with hoses, alternator, etc. The truck is probably a total loss. The other one caught fire while traveling down the highway. We were able to put this one out before major damaged occurred. I am very distressed to have had two trucks catch fire in two weeks and ford motor company will only transfer me from department to department. Any help would be appreciated. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle had an ongoing problem with faulty alterators. Three alterators were replaced, and all had caught on fire. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide further details.
After the vehicle was within 45 minutes it caught on fire without a prior warning to alert the consumer. Consumer believed that fire had started under the dashboard.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Generator-motorcraft 95AMP-FRONT bearing CONCERN-FD1060/1460 engines- vehicles built before 7/3/95
- Unknown
- Under hood wire harness may become chafed
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Ford F-150 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Ford F-150?
31 of 470 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford F-150 (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford F-150?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Ford F-150
Fuel pump 44Fuel leak 34Tire blowout 16Stalling 13ABS 11Brake failure 10Door locks 10Overheating 6Jerking 5
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