1992 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 21%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford F-250, 21% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 3 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 contact owns a 1992 Ford f250. The contact stated the emergency brake would not engage. In addition, the odometer gauge was inoperable. The dealer was notified who stated that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 94v169001 (parking brake: conventional) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10470597, filed 2012-08, 91,000 miles“My shift linkage is broken so I've been parking my truck in drive or reverse and putting the parking brake on. I have to get underneath to put the transmission in park. One morning I found the truck across the street. The parking brake had let go. Several other times after that it has let go, one time while I was underneath it, shifting gears. It is very dangerous. There is a recall for this problem, but pertains to manual transmissions only. I suggest it's the same brake mechanism. I complained about it not working right while it was under warranty. They did not fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #728920, filed 2000-08“On november 13, 1998 I took my 1992 Ford f250 4x4 pickup to the tom denchel Ford dealership in processor, washington to get the 60,000 mile service. A short time after I left the truck there I got a phone call from the service manager, douglas butler. He said that I had a problem with the rear brakes. One side leaked oil onto the brake lining. He recommended that an updated bearing and seal should be installed, the drum turned and new brakes put in. Of course he recommended having both sides done, which I approved. The total cost including both parts and labor was approximately $580. …”
NHTSA complaint #700634, filed 1998-11“The brakes were repaired several times because they did not stop the truck which was used for pulling a trailer, the consumer took the vehicle to another dealer who fixed the problem by fixing the rabs valve, now the vehicle can be stopped properly, the consuer request reimbursemet for the money spent trying to correct the braking problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559389, filed 2001-02“Emerency parking brake repaired; emergency parking brake would unlatch at various times w/o warning, after emergency brake was set, went to mailbox, heard it unclick, tried to stop it from rolling back into street, vehicle ran over drivers foot and ankle, dealer said did all they can do and manufacturer said not their problem.”
NHTSA complaint #811877, filed 1997-04Related 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-250 1992–1994, F-150 1992–1994, Bronco 1992–1994 +3 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-250
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford F-250
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