1992 Ford Econoline Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%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 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Ford Econoline, 16% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 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 reported a defect with my vehicle in oct of 1999 and recieved a responce from DOT that it is being investigated and I will get a response. That response has not come yet and 1 year is not acceptable to wait for a reply on a saftey issue. The problem is that the oil pan on my vehicle rusted through. I have been informed by the dealer, service stations, and the manufacture that this is not an unussual proble for my type engine. If that be the case, this should be a recall by Ford do to faulty metal and/or paint process. …”
NHTSA complaint #729152, filed 2000-08“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“Consumer stated when the weather is cold, the engine idles faster than it should, consumer stated the engine should idle less as the engine becomes warm but it does not, the vehicle drives faster than it should and occasionally slow engine speed to normal, however when the throttle is pushed again the problem returns.”
NHTSA complaint #8004490, filed 2002-02“1992 Ford Econoline suffered tire tread separation as well as engine fire. Tire tread separated causing consumer to pull over. Once on the side of the road, his wife noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. Consumer opened hood and extinguished what he could see. When more flames lit up and the extinguisher was gone, they got their two dogs out and walked away from the vehicle. Nothing was salvageable.”
NHTSA complaint #10048308, filed 2003-11“Vehicle stalls in warm weather, at any speed and any time. . Consumer stated the dealer discovered the problem as being the coolant sensor, also the fuel filter and drivebelt were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8007631, filed 2002-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 11 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 5 | 23% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Econoline
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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