1992 Ford E-350 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Ford E-350, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 3 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.
“I drove my 1992 Ford E-350 15 passenger van to indiana on friday. I used the cruise control on the highway. I arrived at 5:00 pm. And parked. At about 1 a.m. I moved the vehicle to a flatter area, so I could sleep in it at the campground. Shortly before 4 a.m. I awoke to a smell and saw flames shooting over the windshield, coming from the engine. Luckily I was able to get out of the vehicle, which burned completely in minutes. The local fire department responded. I contacted Ford and I am now waiting for a written response. I later learned of the recall on faulty speed deactivation switches. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140335, filed 2005-10, 56,000 miles“While driving about 55-60 MPH, husband noticed smoke coming from the rear of the van. Driver pulled over, and in less than a minute, the whole front of the van was on fire. Fire was put out by the fire department. The van was totalled in the fire. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #854694, filed 2000-01“Consumer lives in cold climate. When driving to warmer climate, engine will stall at any speed. Once stalled, it will take 1 hour before starting up again. Consumer states that the problem is with the ignition module.”
NHTSA complaint #876046, filed 2000-12“Upon starting, noticed smoke coming from under hood, then suddenly engine caught on fire, no prior warning, previously had experienced crackling sound.”
NHTSA complaint #805325, filed 1996-11Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 17 | 31% |
| 2004 | 5 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 20% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 27% |
| 1987 | 2 | 14% |
| 1986 | 6 | 55% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford E-350
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford E-350
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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