1992 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 12%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Ford F-250, 12% of the 119 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have had continual serpentine drive belt failures since purchasing it new. Ford has made several attemps to correct but has been unsuccessful. In 92,000 miles I have had eight belt failures. Each time all power assist on breaks and steering is lost and becomes nearly impossible to steer or stop. On my last visit to the dealer they estimated $800.00 to correct the problem but would not guarantee it would be a permanent fix. In 1995 or 96 I received a letter from Ford motor company advising me to bring it in for a service bulletin related to the serpentine drive belt problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #708751, filed 1999-07“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“This is the second time that this unit has failed on this truck. It was replaced by Ford under a recall the first time. Now it has failed again with the same results. Both times it was caused by the belt tensioner wearing prematurely, causing the belt to ride forward off the pulleys and shredding itself. This is a safety issue because when this happens, power steering and power brakes become inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #716744, filed 2000-01“Serpentine belt tensioner failed twice on vehicle while consumer was driving, consumer lost steering and brakes. Contaced dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #883998, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 92V112000Aug 4, 1992The sound insulation on the engine side of the dash panel can contact the exhaust manifold.Covers: Ford F-250 1992, F-350 1992
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10% |
| 2000 | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 | 66 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 16% |
| 1995 | 34 | 18% |
| 1994 | 18 | 15% |
| 1993 | 29 | 22% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-250
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
25 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 27, 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