1992 Ford F-250 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 27%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Ford F-250, 27% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 1 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.
“Recall # 93v125000 fuel tank assembly: when both tanks are filled, the fuel from the second tanks flows to the first tank and causes a large amount of fuel spillage. This happens while driving and while the truck is parked. The dealer was called about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #849406, filed 1999-09“Ea99032; dual tank; recall 93v125000/fuel tank auxiliary: selector and switch. A portion of unused fuel from one tank is to be returned to second tank. When this occurs, second tank exceeds its capacity, causing fuel spillage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #859900, filed 2000-04“When filling the front tank first and the second tank next there is a fuel leakage from underneath. Vehicle has been to dealer shop once and at an independent repair shop on several occasions, and leakage could not be found. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #863731, filed 2000-06“Fuel tank assembly recall #93v125, july 14,1993. Had recall work done in dec. 1994 and friday march 21,1995, vehicle parked, went to get in and saw gas on the ground, opened gas cap and gas went up in the air towards his face. Dealer said they have done recall repairs and they aren't responsible.”
NHTSA complaint #810348, filed 1997-03“A malfunction in check valve within the fuel pump caused a portion of unused fuel from one tank to return to the second. Vehicle included in recall 93v125000, but consumer never notified. Ford closed recall august 2, 1994. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #841732, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 93V125000Aug 2, 1993A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this…Covers: Ford F-250 1990–1993, F-150 1990–1993, F-350 1990–1993 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | 8% |
| 2013 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 20 | 8% |
| 2011 | 22 | 9% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 19 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 41 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 37 | 28% |
| 1992 | 32 | 27% |
| 1991 | 30 | 28% |
| 1990 | 40 | 36% |
| 1989 | 30 | 27% |
| 1988 | 11 | 18% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-250
26 complaintsBrakes
25 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