Ford E-250Model year report

1992 Ford E-250 Problems

Complaints: 14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 25,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 3campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 13 mpgcombined, 4.9L 6-cyl RWD · 12 city / 14 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Ford E-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Ford E-250. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and electrical system (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “Upper and lower ball joints are prematurely wearing out, and have been replaced three timess within a 18,000 mile period, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #878697, filed 2001-01

Brakes: “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 parties were injured. The first received minor cuts to both legs and a laceration to the right arm requiring stitches as well as whiplash and a concussion. The second party was transported to the hospital before a list of injuries was made available. A police report and pictures were taken. …”

NHTSA complaint #10168625, filed 2006-09, 150,000 miles

Engine cooling: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #845556, filed 1999-08

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 150,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Ford E-250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
E250 Econoline 2WD	4.9L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	13	17	14	$4,800
E250 Econoline 2WD	4.9L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	12	14	13	$5,150
E250 Econoline 2WD	5.8L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	10	13	11	$6,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

09V399000Oct 13, 2009
Vehicle speed control
Covers: Ford E-250 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
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…
08V051000Feb 4, 2008
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Covers: Ford E-250 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
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…
07V336000Aug 3, 2007
Vehicle speed control
Covers: Ford E-250 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
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.

Recall details for the 1992 Ford E-250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

EA95012Failure of serpentine beltClosed · Mar 31, 1995

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

10148820Apr 6, 2018Steering. This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly…

Other model years of the Ford E-250

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2014	7	59,830	11	—	15	—	Not enough data
2013	11	40,000	11	—	15	—	Not enough data
2012	8	53,500	12	—	15	—	Not enough data
2011	6	27,746	16	—	15	—	Not enough data
2010	9	81,427	11	—	—	—	Not enough data
2008	6	76,000	21	—	—	—	Not enough data
2007	6	21,500	26	—	—	—	Not enough data
2006	12	5,600	29	—	—	—	Not enough data
2005	11	57,300	9	—	15	—	Not enough data
2004	8	89,500	16	—	15	—	Not enough data
2003	17	50,103	7	—	14	—	Stable
2002	17	40,000	5	—	14	—	Falling
2001	18	120,000	3	—	14	—	Stable
2000	18	43,519	5	—	14	—	Stable
1999	31	59,555	6	—	13	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1998	16	92,300	5	—	13	—	Stable
1997	24	98,500	4	—	14	—	Stable
1996	20	94,500	3	—	12	—	Stable
1995	15	115,000	3	—	12	—	Stable
1994	11	90,012	3	—	12	—	Not enough data
1993	7	162,792	3	—	13	—	Not enough data
1992	14	25,000	3	—	13	—	Not enough data
1991	8	150,000	1	—	13	—	Not enough data
1989	7	41,000	2	—	13	—	Not enough data

All Ford E-250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Ford E-250 have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Ford E-250 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Ford E-250 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.

Has the 1992 Ford E-250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Ford E-250 get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Ford E-250 (E250 Econoline 2WD, 4.9L 6-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 14 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Ford E-250 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 150,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.