The 1992 Ford E-250 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,325,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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,…
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…
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.
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.
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
2
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
UNKNOWN
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
Total complaints30
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“The brake rotors are worn and when the consumer applied the brake the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *nlm”
“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…”
“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. *ak”
“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. *ak”
“When it rains rear window leaks. Dealership is aware of problem. Other truck have the same problem as ford f150. *ak”
“Gas tank failed causing gas to leak.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA93020 Opened 1993-07-28 · closed 1994-09-23
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA93020 Opened 1993-07-28 · closed 1994-09-23
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA95012 Opened 1995-03-31 · closed 1996-05-28
FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.
InvestigationEA95012 Opened 1995-03-31 · closed 1996-05-28
FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.
InvestigationPE93015 Opened 1993-03-09 · closed 1993-07-27
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Ford E-250 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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