1992 Ford LTS8000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1992 Ford LTS8000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other LTS8000 years?

LTS8000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1992 Ford LTS8000 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

1992 Ford LTS8000 — common questions

Is the 1992 Ford LTS8000 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1992 Ford LTS8000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1992 Ford LTS8000. 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 LTS8000 years?

Does the 1992 Ford LTS8000 have recalls?

1992 Ford LTS8000 — common questions

Is the 1992 Ford LTS8000 reliable?

Does the 1992 Ford LTS8000 have recalls?

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