1992 Ford E-150 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,910miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Ford E-150, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,910 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Line that carries transmission fluid to/from automatic transmission to radiator/transmission fluid cooler were placed over a wire bundle wrapped with a hard rubber wrap. After 13 years/93k miles, this constant contact/rubbing between the wrapped wire bundle and the automatic transmission fluid line resulted in a hole wearing in the atf line, and subsequent loss of transmission fluid. Only because this failure was detected early was a catastrophic loss of atf fluid and failure of the transmission averted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10119549, filed 2005-05, 93,821 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“Bell housing for automatic transmission has cracked. Transmission is shifting fine. However, problem is with torque converter. Consumer was informed that transmission could drop out of vehicle with a cracked housing. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #889846, filed 2001-06“Vehicle would not start. Gear indicator in park position, mechanic used a remote start switch to crank. Upon cranking, vehicle began to move backwards. Driver and mechanic were standing beside vehicle. The opened door knocked driver down and vehicle rolled over her. Both thought the vehicle was in park.”
NHTSA complaint #521931, filed 1997-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 7 | 37% |
| 2012 | 3 | 25% |
| 2011 | 5 | 22% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 2 | 13% |
| 1989 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford E-150
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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