1992 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 470 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 Ford F-150, 2% of the 470 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear brackets holding the rear leaf springs are rusting. The one on the driver's side has rusted through and the leaf spring is no longer supported, it is resting on the underside of the truck bed. The other is not far behind. Both appear to have rusted from the inside - meaning the paint/undercoating is peeling away.”
NHTSA complaint #10197183, filed 2007-07, 135,000 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Ford f150. The contact noticed that the front passenger side of the vehicle leaned low to the ground. As of november 5, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that the corrosion on the coil spring tower caused a fracture. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 142,000. Updated 01/09/08. The consumer stated contacted Ford and was told due to the age of the vehicle there was nothing that they could do about the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207903, filed 2007-11, 142,000 miles“Vehicle shimmies when speed reaches 50mph and continue until speed reduced to 20mph intermittently, replaced ball joint and other part, to no avail. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #978889, filed 1996-02Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 19 | 1% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 49 | 4% |
| 2004 | 118 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 43 | 4% |
| 1998 | 132 | 10% |
| 1997 | 204 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 7% |
| 1994 | 41 | 6% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-150
245 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsTires
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology