1992 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 22%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Ford Econoline, 22% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When accelerating from a stop, the gas pedal became stuck. This caused the rear passenger tire to blow out and the consumer collided into 3 poles on the side of the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10097003, filed 2004-10, 173,000 miles“Due to the gas throttle sticking, the vehicle was in an accident resulting in the rear passenger tire to blow. There were no injuries, but the vehicle did explode.”
NHTSA complaint #10095354, filed 2004-10, 173,000 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“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Econoline. The contact had his cruise control deactivated in fall of 2007 according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control), which could cause a fire. He then had the new and improved cruise control part installed in the summer of 2008. After the installation, he noticed that the cruise control was no longer operative. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235999, filed 2008-07, 99,966 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that a fire ignited from under the hood as the vehicle was parked. The contact extinguished the fire and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 008v051000(vehicle speed control) that could have been related to the failure however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10576710, filed 2014-04, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford 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…Covers: Ford Econoline 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Econoline
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology