1992 Ford F-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Ford F-350, 15% of the 52 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When traveling the power assist belt came off, causing loss of power steering/power brakes and loss of vehicle control, resulting in a near accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #825177, filed 1998-07“The bronze bushing in the tensioner wore to the point that the tension bearing surface allowed the serpentine belt to slip off the tensioneer into the fan, which destroyed the belt. Vehicle was left with no power steering or power brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #528003, filed 1998-01“Bronze bushing in the tensioner wore to the point that the tension bearing surface allowed the serpentine belt to slip off the tensioner into the fan which destroyed the belt making it difficult to handle without power brakes or steering.”
NHTSA complaint #527553, filed 1997-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 46 | 51% |
| 2013 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 | 66 | 44% |
| 2011 | 50 | 37% |
| 2009 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 | 47 | 36% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 51 | 35% |
| 2005 | 28 | 25% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 44 | 14% |
| 1999 | 48 | 12% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-350
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford F-350
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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