1992 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 4%of 633 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Ford Explorer, 4% of the 633 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On the evening of march 29, 2001, I was involved in an auto collision on icy streets. During this collision, my seat back failed, ending up nearly flush with the floor directly behind the driver's seat. I ended up in the back seat, still strapped into m”
NHTSA complaint #744107, filed 2001-04“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Explorer xlt. The contact states while driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions. There was a loud squealing noise coming from the front end of the vehicle . There was also excessive vibration. The driver continued operation with caution. Whenever the speed rate was reduced the failure occurred without warning. The vehicle has not been repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10282669, filed 2009-09, 130,000 miles“When driving at 30 MPH left rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of brakes and steering control. Also, when driving between 15-20 MPH and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, right rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of steering control and loss of brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts.”
NHTSA complaint #861318, filed 2000-05“While driving vehicle shakes and a whining noise can be heard. Dealer made some repairs to the steering, but did not inform the consumer of what the problem was. The problem has returned.”
NHTSA complaint #10041881, filed 2003-09“Vehicle went out of control on four lane highway could not steer it, front windshield blew out rear window blew out three raiderariors have blown out ,have reported all the things to Ford motor company.”
NHTSA complaint #731174, filed 2000-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 28 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 | 76 | 4% |
| 2016 | 532 | 22% |
| 2015 | 348 | 19% |
| 2014 | 500 | 30% |
| 2013 | 836 | 37% |
| 2012 | 360 | 43% |
| 2011 | 742 | 62% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 9% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 41 | 3% |
| 2003 | 27 | 2% |
| 2002 | 155 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 6% |
| 2000 | 40 | 4% |
| 1999 | 38 | 3% |
| 1998 | 70 | 4% |
| 1997 | 33 | 2% |
| 1996 | 47 | 3% |
| 1995 | 52 | 6% |
| 1994 | 24 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 2% |
| 1992 | 25 | 4% |
| 1991 | 10 | 2% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsEquipment
23 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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