1992 Ford Explorer transmission problems
The 1992 Ford Explorer has 91 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
91
Transmission complaints
11%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMERS CHILD GOT HOLD OF KEY AND TURNED IT HALF WAY TO THE ON POSITION, PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND HIT A TREE. CHILD WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR TRAUMA. CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE THAT VEHICLE DIDN'T HAVE A SAFETY DEVICE. CONSUMER WAS CURRENTLY CHECKING THINGS WITH THE MANUFACTURER.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1992 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 91 complaints about the 1992 Ford Explorer transmission — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.