1992 Ford E-250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 Ford E-250. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Ford IS recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that IS not compatible with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the fuse IS located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph down a hill, the brakes failed to slow or stop the vehicle. The vehicle slid sideways as the contact turned to avoid hitting the building across the intersection, impacting the curb, causing the vehicle to roll five times before coming to a stop. Both…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph down a hill, the brakes failed to slow or stop the vehicle. The vehicle slid sideways as the contact turned to avoid hitting the building across the intersection, impacting the curb, causing the vehicle to roll five times before coming to a stop. Both parties were injured. The first received minor cuts to both legs and a laceration to the right arm requiring stitches as well as whiplash and a concussion. The second party was transported to the hospital before a list of injuries was made available. A police report and pictures were taken. the service dealer and manufacturer were not notified.
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
While driving down the freewaythe hood flew open and shattered the windshield the windsheild was 3 inches from the steering wheel when inspecting the hood I found that the metal that the hood catch grabs on to tore out I own 3 92 ford van 1 e 150 and 2 e 250 I checked the hoods on them ,and found that they to are ready to brake to the sheet metal they use cracks. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
The brake rotors are worn and when the consumer applied the brake the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Noticed gasoline dripping on ground while filing tank. Then it continued to drip when parked. Investigated the filler tube and it was cracked. Replaced the tube. It appeared the original tube was too short and a stress crack resulted. *nlm
Shortly after delivery of my 1992 E250 (ca), when making slow sharp turns forward the rear-end would "chatter". Dealer loosened differential and chatter stopped, but now it rumbled when de-accelerating. Took back and they tightened - chatter returned, took back and they loosened it somewhat - less…
Shortly after delivery of my 1992 E250 (ca), when making slow sharp turns forward the rear-end would "chatter". Dealer loosened differential and chatter stopped, but now it rumbled when de-accelerating. Took back and they tightened - chatter returned, took back and they loosened it somewhat - less rumble but it was ok. Now at 62,000 miles it IS rumbling a lot more when deaccelerating and also whenever transmission shifts to a higher gear - sometimes a lot.
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
When it rains rear window leaks. dealership IS aware of problem. other truck have the same problem as ford F150. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Upper and lower ball joints are prematurely wearing out, and have been replaced three timess within a 18,000 mile period, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 35 mph right rear tire had a tread separation, and driver could not keep control of vehicle. firestone LT 225/75 r 16 ms. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Ball joints worn out prematurely. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When consumer parked vehicle after driving from work to home, somebody told him that vehicle was on fire, acording to fire department. fire had started in the engine compartment. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Parking brake · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint · Suspension › Rear
Water pump pulley and belt failed.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension › Front · Suspension › Rear
Transmission failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed 4 times during rain, causing vehicle to lose control. *ak
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
The rear left suspension leaf spring broke dealer replaced this once . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report IS included.
- Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
- Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10148820This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
- 6092006Subject regarding tire balance hint.
- 3055505Unknown
- 606839Addressing tire balance hints.
- 50356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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