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1992 Ford F-350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1992 Ford F-350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,204,791 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 94V169001 1994-09-07 835,791 affected
Defect

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Consequence

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Remedy

A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 93V125000 1993-08-02 1,131,000 affected
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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 92V112000 1992-08-04 48,000 affected
Defect

THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Consequence

CONTACT BETWEEN THE INSULATION AND THE HOT EXHAUSTMANIFOLD MAY RESULT IN A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SOUND INSULATOR AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

STRUCTURE 92V006000 1992-01-14 190,000 affected
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…

Remedy

REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
TIRES
5
1fires
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
4
STEERING
3
1crashes
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
2
Total complaints74

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-350. While fueling the vehicle, the fuel was transferring to the rear fuel tank and overflowing. The failure caused fuel to leak out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to kalispell ford, in kalispell mt 59901, but the recall had expired. The manufacturer was…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-08-07

“1992 ford f-350 had equipment failure, causing it to strike the median wall. *kb the consumer stated a failure within the steering caused the accident. *jb”

STEERING · reported 2006-07-26

“The defective 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 spill. Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to the source of…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · reported 2004-04-29

“Fuel leaked out of the front tank.*jb”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-02-24

“Consumer states that vehicle is leaking fuel. Dealer notified.*ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · reported 2003-02-15

“Vehicle being towed behind motorhome on I-29 north of st.joseph,mo. Heard noise and saw smoke and motorhome began drifting to right. After stopping to investigate found left front tire blown off wheel,brake line severed, running board missing and considerable damage to left door and fender. Put on…”

TIRES · reported 2002-06-30

“Consumer states that when they had recall done, dealership forgot to install a part stated in the recall. Which cause recall redeem to fail. Went back, they corrected the problem, but later on problem reaccured. Ts”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE · reported 2001-08-06

“This is the fourth tire failure of original equipment tires since nov 2000. *ak (dot number: vnop 65c tiresize: lt215/85)”

TIRES · reported 2001-05-20

Defect investigations

Investigation EA93001 Opened 1993-01-07 · closed 1993-08-20

FUEL EXPULSION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA93020 Opened 1993-07-28 · closed 1994-09-23

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA93020 Opened 1993-07-28 · closed 1994-09-23

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA93022 Opened 1993-07-30 · closed 1994-08-31

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA95012 Opened 1995-03-31 · closed 1996-05-28

FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT

AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.

Investigation EA95012 Opened 1995-03-31 · closed 1996-05-28

FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT

AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.

Investigation EA99032 Opened 1999-11-04 · closed 2001-12-06

DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE

ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO…

Investigation EA99032 Opened 1999-11-04 · closed 2001-12-06

DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE

ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO…

Investigation PE92077 Opened 1992-09-09 · closed 1993-01-07

FUEL EXPULSION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE93010 Opened 1993-03-02 · closed 1993-07-30

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE93015 Opened 1993-03-09 · closed 1993-07-27

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE94004 Opened 1994-01-25 · closed 1994-04-29

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

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 F-350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.