1992 Ford E-150 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,054miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Ford E-150, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,054 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 1992 E-150 econoline Ford, smoke started coming from vehicle air vents and under dash board. I pulled to side of the road disconnected the battery. With the help and use of passing vehicle that stopped and let me use his cell phone to call the fire dept, by this time my vehicle totally on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10219562, filed 2008-02, 107 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Ford e150. The contact stated that the wiring harness caused a fire on the passenger side of the vehicle. The automatic transmission was damaged. The Ford dealer replaced the switch, but failed to recognize that the wires were faulty. They stated that the switch was on the driver side and the fire began on the passenger side; therefore, the switch was unrelated to the fire. The contact stated that the faulty switch that reached over to the passenger side wires eventually LED to the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219187, filed 2008-02, 100,000 miles“Just parked vehicle & tried locking doors with remote key lock. Doors failed to lock. Checked doors & noticed smoke billowing on inside from dashboard area. Pushed from garage. It bust into flames. Used fire extinquisher & put flames out. Wires had rubbed against steel post under vehicle going over rough, bumpy roads. This caused a spark & then the flames. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #844360, filed 1999-08“The vehicle overheats, but there is no trace of leakage. The overheating has blown a fuse, causing the cargo lights /the radio and the transmission to malfunction. The manufacturer will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #827476, filed 1998-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 19% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 10 | 17% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 4 | 27% |
| 1989 | 11 | 35% |
| 1988 | 7 | 50% |
| 1987 | 8 | 47% |
| 1986 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford E-150
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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