1992 Ford Explorer Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 4%of 633 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the equipment of the 1992 Ford Explorer, 4% of the 633 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Part # f77z-1a480-ab / lft & gr asy-s. The spare tire is under the car in the rear. The tire is attached to a cable wire and cranked up under the car. The cable broke, and the tire fell off the car, when I drove over a railroad crossing. There was a moderate bump. I was driving approx 35 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #731631, filed 2000-09“The cable that holds the spare tire in place under the rear of my 1992 Ford Explorer snapped while the vehicle was moving. This caused the fully inflated, full size truck tire to drop to the highway in traffic. It bounced upright and began rolling into the traffic following my vehicle. Upon inspection of the cable, it appears to have rusted to the point it could no longer hold the weight of the tire. There was no warning that the cable was about to snap.”
NHTSA complaint #728376, filed 2000-08“While consumer was under vehicle he noticed that spare tire was missing. Spare tire assembly cable had snapped, allowing tire and other components to disconnect from vehicle. Consumer states the time, place, or speed of cable failure is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #890538, filed 2001-06“Ea00012, spare tire cable; spare tire cable rusted through, causing the spare tire to fall off. Owner did not know when the tire fell off. Manufacturer has been notified about the problem, but has not provided any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #862024, filed 2000-05“Cable holding the spare tire broke and tire fell off, cable was frayed. Also the front locking hub of the wheel drive engaged without warning, truck pulled hard to the right, forcing the truck off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #728563, filed 2000-08Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 1% |
| 2002 | 60 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 1% |
| 1999 | 27 | 2% |
| 1998 | 37 | 2% |
| 1997 | 39 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 32 | 3% |
| 1993 | 27 | 3% |
| 1992 | 23 | 4% |
| 1991 | 29 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Explorer
128 complaintsBrakes
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
77 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Explorer
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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