1992 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 11%of 470 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,128miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford F-150, 11% of the 470 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,128 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The parking break on my 1992 Ford F-150 is not working properly. On occasion it catches but most of the time it slips over the teeth and does not catch at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10209175, filed 2007-11, 199,000 miles“This part connects the parking brake pedal to the two cables that go to the rear wheels. The brake was applied and then the part failed leaving the truck free to roll. This is the second equlizer I have had. The first one failed in the same place and the same way. I don't think it is made out of heavy enough steel.”
NHTSA complaint #720157, filed 2000-03“The contact stated the fuel pump valve malfunctioned causing fuel spillage. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 93v125000 and 94v169001, regarding the storage tank assembly and parking brake. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been taken to the local dealership for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10148760, filed 2006-01, 105,000 miles“The parking brake equlizer is a c channel that connects the cable from the pedal assembly to the two cables going to the rear wheels. I have had two equlizers fail. The first one at38000 miles. The second at 125000 miles or about 80000 miles later. In both cases the equlizer broke where the pedal assembly attaches to the equlizer. The truck was parked with the parking brake applied and the transmission in reverse. The truck has a standard transmission. The next morning I found the parking brake pedal wouldn't move when released. I looked under the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #720265, filed 2000-03“The contact owns a 1992 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to apply the parking brake, it could not be engaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 103,256. Updated 04/19/12 the consumer stated when he applied the foot pedal parking brake, it would skip some teeth and go free wheel. He had to release the brake and try again. Updated 05/07/12”
NHTSA complaint #10451193, filed 2012-03, 103,256 milesRelated recalls
- 94V169001Sep 7, 1994The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.Covers: Ford F-150 1992–1994, F-250 1992–1994, Bronco 1992–1994 +3 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 33% |
| 2025 | 20 | 18% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 52 | 12% |
| 2022 | 41 | 7% |
| 2021 | 77 | 7% |
| 2020 | 23 | 3% |
| 2019 | 23 | 2% |
| 2018 | 92 | 4% |
| 2017 | 116 | 8% |
| 2016 | 340 | 16% |
| 2015 | 317 | 18% |
| 2014 | 346 | 22% |
| 2013 | 363 | 12% |
| 2012 | 137 | 8% |
| 2011 | 184 | 8% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 39 | 12% |
| 2008 | 39 | 11% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 94 | 16% |
| 2005 | 120 | 11% |
| 2004 | 139 | 7% |
| 2003 | 28 | 7% |
| 2002 | 42 | 5% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 80 | 7% |
| 1999 | 107 | 10% |
| 1998 | 114 | 8% |
| 1997 | 233 | 8% |
| 1996 | 34 | 10% |
| 1995 | 145 | 23% |
| 1994 | 148 | 22% |
| 1993 | 90 | 15% |
| 1992 | 51 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 7% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-150
245 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsTires
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford F-150
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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