1992 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 22%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Ford F-250, 22% of the 119 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Clutch will slip during operation when pulling a boat out of the water and onto a trailer. Also, overdrive light on the instrument panel will intermittently illuminate. Dealership replaced transmission at 30,000 miles, and has changed computer codes several times. These repairs have failed to effectively remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #8003162, filed 2002-01“Speedometer has gone bad/malfunctioned, causing speedometer reading to be inaccurate due to incorrect language that speedometer is reading, also, due to malfunctioned speedometer, one cannot determine the actual speed traveling. Consumer has contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #866287, filed 2000-07“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“Transmission locked up while driving on dry gravel. Dealer contacted and is aware of problem, states this happens once in a while. Repairwork to replace new transmission to be done at owner's expense. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #834269, filed 1999-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-250
32 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.
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