1992 Ford Econoline Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,032miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Ford Econoline, 13% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,032 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 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.
“Almost immediately after the expiration of the warranty, the vehicle began to stall while driving in warm climates. The Ford dealer had no solution an on one trip to las vegas (gaudin Ford of vegas) replaced the main computer at a cost of over $600.00 so we could get back to los angeles. Now I see in the headlines of the paper a class action suit against Ford for vehicles doing the exact same thing we are experiencing. When I called Ford consumer line they said there was no recall at this time and not to bother calling them! …”
NHTSA complaint #10007029, filed 2000-10, 20,065 miles“Got in car closed door started vechicle, put foot on brake had handsat 3-9 engaged from park to drive. Took foot off brake went forward and turned steering wheel with hands right to 12-6 have not used gas pedal yet since in a parking lot. At this time I am thrown against drivers door very hard vech. Has taken off at a great speed and I am now falling out of door partially. …”
NHTSA complaint #763112, filed 2002-06“Almost immeadiately after the expiration of warranty, the vehicle began to stall while driving in warm climates. The Ford dealer had no solution and on one trip to las vegas (gaudin Ford of vegas) replaced the main compurter at a cost of over $600 so we could get back to los angeles. Now I see in the headlines of the paper a class action suit against Ford for vehicles doing the exact same thing we experienncing. When I called fords consumer line they said there was no recall at this time and not to bother calling them! …”
NHTSA complaint #734336, filed 2000-10“The contact owned a 1992 Ford Econoline van. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard an unusual noise and assumed one of the tires was flat. As he was moving the vehicle off the roadway, the vehicle caught on fire from the driver's side. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The police arrived but they did not file a report. The vehicle was destroyed. No one was injured. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10336684, filed 2010-06, 130,000 miles“Consumer stated the tfi module failed, consumer stated that in the news media it was stated that econolines through 1991 were covered under the court ordered recall, however conusmers van was manufactured in 1991, but the model year is 1992 because of that, the vehicle will not be covered, even though the vehicle has suffered the same symptoms of the faulty tfi module.”
NHTSA complaint #785629, filed 2002-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 11 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 4 | 13% |
| 1988 | 7 | 32% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
| 1985 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Econoline
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
10 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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