1992 Ford F-250 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Ford F-250, 8% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
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 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“Owner states that vehicle has numerous problems.vehicle has faulty tachometer sensor which causes vehicle to down hift without warning to driver. Owner also notes of electrical problems with vehicle. Also, overdrive light comes on and goes out when vehicle is driven.”
NHTSA complaint #816075, filed 1997-09“While driving smelled odor/ fumes. Consumer pulled off to side of road to see what the problem was. Noticed smoke coming steering column, and vehicle burned up. Dealer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #839905, filed 1999-06“Steel pivot pin in plastic ignition linkage fell out. Allowed truck to start but not shut off - dsl - all access on. Finally pulled all fuses to shut off”
NHTSA complaint #704868, filed 1999-03Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 36 | 23% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 24 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 15 | 14% |
| 1990 | 14 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 | 15 | 24% |
| 1987 | 11 | 29% |
| 1986 | 13 | 34% |
| 1985 | 6 | 29% |
| 1984 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-250
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
14 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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