1992 Ford Explorer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 10%of 633 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 197,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Ford Explorer, 10% of the 633 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 197,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the owner of a 1992 Ford Explorer and have noticed that the factory installed roof rack is very unstable and wobbly. I am concerned that if I secure my property to the rack, that I run the risk of losing it on the road and possibly creating hazardous conditions for other drivers. I have inspected the racks of several other similar vehicles and they all seem to have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10003117, filed 2003-01“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Explorer. The contact stated there were numerous cracks near the rear windshield, next to the manufacturing emblem.the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10456111, filed 2012-04, 145,000 miles“Ihave been looking for interior door panels for about 2 yrs.the problem is with the portion of the interior door panel where you are supposed to grab the door to close it.all the salvage yards say the same thing idont have to look that up, I know we dont have any, there all broken . My children have scratched their arms on the broken plastic that is left behind after the door pull/armrest breaks off.since I have been unsucssful in tring to locate a replacement I can only conclude that this is a big problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #726946, filed 2000-08“The entire rear door was recalled back in 1993. The door was replaced by Ford. I'm curious to know if I can be reimbursed for the hydraulic lift which I just purchased. It fell off during normal use.”
NHTSA complaint #702938, filed 1999-02“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the right hydraulic lift bracket detached from the vehicle. As a result, the lift gate fell on the contacts head. The contact sustained bruises to the back of the head. There is a recall for the structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device (NHTSA campaign id #95i007000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The contact felt that his vehicle should have been included. The failure mileage was 250,000 and current mileage was 255,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10229659, filed 2008-06, 250,000 milesRelated recalls
- 97V235001Dec 18, 1997Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle…Covers: Ford Explorer 1991–1993
- 95V164001Aug 25, 1995The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.Covers: Ford Explorer 1992–1993
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 | 45 | 4% |
| 2019 | 150 | 50% |
| 2018 | 288 | 39% |
| 2017 | 659 | 39% |
| 2016 | 591 | 24% |
| 2015 | 411 | 23% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 439 | 20% |
| 2012 | 144 | 17% |
| 2011 | 110 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 151 | 30% |
| 2004 | 426 | 33% |
| 2003 | 354 | 31% |
| 2002 | 486 | 15% |
| 2001 | 29 | 8% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 47 | 3% |
| 1998 | 48 | 2% |
| 1997 | 50 | 3% |
| 1996 | 63 | 4% |
| 1995 | 39 | 5% |
| 1994 | 158 | 13% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 10% |
| 1991 | 31 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Explorer
128 complaintsBrakes
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
77 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsSteering
25 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 27, 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