The 1992 Ford Econoline has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 255,287 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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.
THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE WAS DAMAGED BY A DRILL BIT USED TO INSTALL THE DSO PACKAGE ATTACHING HARDWARE ONTO THE FLOOR PAN.
Consequence
IF EITHER OF THE HOSES WAS PENETRATED BY THE DRILL BIT,FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT, PARTICULARLY DURING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULT IN FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSES AND RELOCATE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE FLOOR PAN.
EQUIPMENT92V1230001992-08-2429,052 affected
Defect
THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).
Consequence
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THANPASSENGER CARS." INCORRECT TIRE SELECTION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OFA TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED THAT DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL PROVIDED IF THEY PREFER.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
4crashes2fires3injuries1deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
4
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
1crashes
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
4
1crashes
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
Total complaints113
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. The contact stated that a fire ignited from under the hood as the vehicle was parked. The contact extinguished the fire and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. There was a recall under…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 1992 ford econoline van. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise and assumed one of the tires was flat. As he was moving the vehicle off the roadway, the vehicle caught on fire from the driver's side. The fire department was called and a…”
“Problem: door latches on three of six doors on 1992 ford econline conversion van failed suddenly within four days of each other preventing doors from being opened. Safety hazard: doors not opening could prevent egress from vehicle in event of an accident. Failure cause: deterioration of plastic…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. The contact had his cruise control deactivated in fall of 2007 according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control), which could cause a fire. He then had the new and improved cruise control part installed in the summer…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. After starting the vehicle, the water pump began leaking fluid. The labor cost for the repair was $100. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The pedal extended to the floor and made it very difficult to stop the…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. After starting the vehicle, the water pump began leaking fluid. The labor cost for the repair was $100. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The pedal extended to the floor and made it very difficult to stop the…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. After starting the vehicle, the water pump began leaking fluid. The labor cost for the repair was $100. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The pedal extended to the floor and made it very difficult to stop the…”
“1992 ford econoline caught fire in the engine compartment causing the van to be completely engulfed in flames. *kb ohio traffic crash report. *jb”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA93022 Opened 1993-07-30 · closed 1994-08-31
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE93010 Opened 1993-03-02 · closed 1993-07-30
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Ford Econoline as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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