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1992 Ford F-Super Duty problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 1992 Ford F-Super Duty — 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.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other F-Super Duty years?

F-Super Duty NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted115 complaints1981: 1 complaints1987: 1 complaints1989: 2 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 10 complaints1993: 4 complaints1994: 27 complaints1995: 13 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 28 complaints1998: 20 complaints1999: 115 complaints2000: 78 complaints2001: 38 complaints2002: 50 complaints2003: 33 complaints2004: 23 complaints2005: 49 complaints2008: 46 complaints
F-Super Duty 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-Super Duty problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes660%
Speed Control220%
Engine110%
Other110%

Does the 1992 Ford F-Super Duty have recalls?

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

01I008000Fuel SystemJuly 19, 2001 · 1,556,221 units

Defect

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND 4.9, 5.0,5.8, OR 7.5 LITER GASOLINE FUELED ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW CONDITION DUE TO A DAMAGED CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY. FUEL MAY BE SUPPLIED FROM ONE TANK AND SOME OR ALL OF THE UNUSED FUEL MAY BE RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK.

Consequence

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE CAPACITY OF THE RECEIVING TANK MAY BE EXCEEDED AND FUEL MAY OVERFLOW FROM THE FILLER CAP.

Remedy

FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR POTENTIAL FUEL CROSS-FLOW TO 12 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS COVER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS AT NO CHARGE. IF A VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS OVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2001. IF THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL CROSS-FLOW CONDITION, DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE.

93V125000Fuel SystemAugust 2, 1993 · 1,131,000 units

Defect

A 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 OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.

Consequence

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“RECALL 93S69 PERFORMED W/BRAKES; COMING DOWN MOUNTAIN GRADE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED DESCENDING W/BOILING FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

1992 Ford F-Super Duty — common questions

Is the 1992 Ford F-Super Duty reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 F-Super Duty problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (6 complaints), speed control (2 complaints), other (1 complaints).

Does the 1992 Ford F-Super Duty have recalls?

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

Is the 1992 Ford F-Super Duty under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Ford F-Super Duty years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-Super Duty years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among F-Super Duty years belongs to 1991.

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.