1992 Ford F-700 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1992 Ford F-700 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other F-700 years?

F-700 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Ford F-700 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	100%	▼ down

Does the 1992 Ford F-700 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

93V160000Speed ControlSeptember 27, 1993 · 20,000 units

Defect

AS A RESULT OF INHERENT VIBRATION IN THESE ENGINES, THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence

IF ONE OF THE TWO RETURN SPRINGS FRACTURES WHILE THEVEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORTWOULD BE FELT. IF THE SECOND SPRING ALSO FRACTURES, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOTRETURN TO IDLE POSITION AND CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE SPEED AND THEPOSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

THE THROTTLE RETURN CONTROL SYSTEM WITH THE COIL TORSION SPRING DESIGN WILL BE REPLACED.

92V006000Body & StructureJanuary 14, 1992 · 190,000 units

Defect

WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence

THE MALFUNCTION OF THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CAN RESULT INTHREE DIFFERENT PROBLEMS: 1) THE DOOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE RELATCHED, 2) THEINSIDE DOOR HANDLE CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND 3) THE DOOR COULD APPEAR TO BELATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY IF IT IS JARRED,AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE ADJACENT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.

1992 Ford F-700 — common questions

Is the 1992 Ford F-700 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1992 Ford F-700 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Ford F-700. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1992 compare to other F-700 years?

What are the most common 1992 Ford F-700 problems?

Does the 1992 Ford F-700 have recalls?

1992 Ford F-700 — common questions

Is the 1992 Ford F-700 reliable?

Does the 1992 Ford F-700 have recalls?

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