1992 Ford E-150 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Ford E-150, 14% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Brake lights and hazard lights went out. Mechanic found burnt out switch in steering column for hazard light. System. Replaced. (friday may 1, 09) saturday afternoon 5-02-09 van sitting in drive, had not been driven since prior day, a burst of smoke and some flames came out from under the hood. Then it stopped. Called dealer first thing monday morning 5-04 to see if could bring in for recalled wiring harness and cc switch to be replaced. When got there brake and ABS light on dash also came on. Dealer supposedly has replaced the defected parts and lights on dash went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267708, filed 2009-05, 127,000 miles“I was traveling home to camden, tn from west frankfort, il with my children on hwy 69. Cruise control was engaged. When entering a lower speed zone, I attempted to slow the vehicle, but after attempting to slow the vehicle, upon releasing the brake, the vehicle would increase in speed again and the engine continued to run high. I knew there was a major problem when I was going uphill and the vehicle was increasing in speed relatively quickly. I pressed hard on the brakes, but the brakes were very hard to press. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430375, filed 2011-10“While pulling, into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver had both feet on the brake pedal. The vehicle continue to accelerated. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The driver would contact a dealer with in the week. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10073986, filed 2004-05“1992 Ford E-150 was refused recall repair. Customer states that the dealer refused to do the recall repair on there vehicle. Customer states the recall is serious, if it is not fixed it could result in a underhood fire. Recall # 07v336000.”
NHTSA complaint #10203786, filed 2007-09“The contact owns a 1992 Ford e150. The contact received a recall notice for Ford recall number 05s28, which related to the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The parts for the recall repair are unavailable. The speed control has not been disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 141,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214923, filed 2008-01Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford 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…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003, E-250 1992–2003 +12 more
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford 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…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford E-150
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology