1992 Ford F-150 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 8%of 470 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Ford F-150, 8% of the 470 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1992 Ford F-150 caught fire while parked in my driveway. The entire engine compartment burned for 10-30 minutes before the exploding front tire drew our attention. The fire inspector told us other F-150 models were suspected of having a cruise control switch/fire problem, but there is no recall at Ford for this model/year.”
NHTSA complaint #10159335, filed 2006-06, 133,000 miles“Oil pan rust through . This has happened to my truck and to 3 people I know. Ford has a problem. The pans should never rust through. I suspect they used too thin a gauge of steel in their draw die to save a few bucks. This cost a lot of money to repair, and Ford should reimburse me and everyone else with rust through in the oil pans.”
NHTSA complaint #754365, filed 2001-11“This truck was purchased new. After six motors three trans. Four recalls, that we know about, and rear differential problems that we have to fix, again, we have had it!! Please give any info on recalls that I have not listed,or any recourse we may have. We did contact an attorney taylor & hodges but they wanted 1,400.00 as retainer. Unfortunately the warrenty is up. Thanks for any info you can provide, or just for listening.”
NHTSA complaint #710949, filed 1999-09“The oil pan on my 1992 Ford F-150 rusted all the way through and has begun to leak oil. I have investigated the repair cost to be between $300-$400. I have also found out that this is a reoccuring problem, with this vehicle make, model, year & engine size (4.9). I am very concerned of the cost and reoccurrance of this problem! I have also experienced the failure of one of the intanks of our (dual gas tank) fuel pumps. This cost me $385 to have replaced. I believe I shouldn't have had to pay for replacement of a faulty product! …”
NHTSA complaint #731471, filed 2000-09“At 30,951 miles this vehicle had to have a new oil pan put in, and a new gas tank as the other one was leaking which can pose a danger anywhere at anytime just by a simple cigarett to the ground. I don't think oil pans should rust out. I was told this was not an uncommon problem with Ford. They did not want to deal with me further claiming my vehicle was old. In years maybe, but not in mileage. The transmission leak has not been fixed yet. They do not stand behind their products as it is evident these are indeed faulty parts used by Ford. How can an oil pan rust out? …”
NHTSA complaint #701409, filed 1999-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 19 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 | 88 | 4% |
| 2017 | 70 | 5% |
| 2016 | 30 | 1% |
| 2015 | 25 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 17 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 77 | 13% |
| 2005 | 111 | 10% |
| 2004 | 167 | 8% |
| 2003 | 69 | 16% |
| 2002 | 196 | 24% |
| 2001 | 234 | 19% |
| 2000 | 135 | 13% |
| 1999 | 219 | 21% |
| 1998 | 174 | 13% |
| 1997 | 529 | 19% |
| 1996 | 23 | 7% |
| 1995 | 71 | 11% |
| 1994 | 52 | 8% |
| 1993 | 52 | 9% |
| 1992 | 37 | 8% |
| 1991 | 17 | 6% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 6% |
| 1988 | 11 | 8% |
| 1987 | 9 | 10% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-150
245 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsElectrical system
48 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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