1992 Ford Econoline Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford Econoline, 12% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Econoline. After starting the vehicle, the water pump began leaking fluid. The labor cost for the repair was $100. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The pedal extended to the floor and made it very difficult to stop the vehicle. While the mechanic was inspecting the vehicle, he observed an incomplete sticker inside the door by the manufacturer in 1992. The contact was concerned that the sticker indicated that there were some parts on the vehicle that were not completely installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229223, filed 2008-05, 185,000 miles“First time disc brake locked up on or about 07/29/00, mileage 21478, vehicle speed about 30 to 35mph, no accident. Had both front brakes serviced by Ford authorized garage. Brake pads replaced,caliper slides cleaned and lubed, rotors machined and vehicle test drive. Second lock up of disc brake on 09/10/01. Same wheel (left front). No accident, mileage 23188, vehicle speed about 40mph. Repairs to brake system not made to date. Expect to have repairs done in next week.”
NHTSA complaint #752215, filed 2001-09“Cruise control was set on (55) MPH and would not disengage when brakes were hit. Drove vehicle (3) or (4) miles to stop safely. Cruise control had to be disconnected to drive vehicle home.”
NHTSA complaint #801168, filed 1996-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 17 | 20% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 20 | 25% |
| 1996 | 20 | 25% |
| 1995 | 28 | 38% |
| 1994 | 29 | 23% |
| 1993 | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 | 10 | 12% |
| 1991 | 6 | 25% |
| 1990 | 14 | 47% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1987 | 5 | 33% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Econoline
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Econoline
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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