1992 FORD E SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 FORD E SERIES
The 1992 FORD E SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Recalls for the 1992 FORD E SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 FORD E SERIES, potentially affecting up to 240,000 vehicles.
Recall 96I003000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 240,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT CAN DETACH FROM THE ENGINE PULLEYS DURING CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATIONS. THE DIESEL ENGINE CAN CAUSE THE BELTS TO STRETCH IN EXCESS OF THE TENSIONER CAPACITY AND THE BELT...
Consequence: BELT FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST ONCE THE VACUUM RESERVOIR IS DEPLETED. ALSO FEAD BELT FAILURE POSES A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IF IT RESULTS IN THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE RUPTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TENSIONER, DRIVE BELT, BELT GUIDE AND AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 FORD E SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FORD E SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1992 FORD E SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 FORD E SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 FORD E SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 FORD E SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E SERIES
- 1987 FORD E SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1989 FORD E SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1990 FORD E SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1992 FORD E SERIES (current)
- 1993 FORD E SERIES — 5 complaints
- 1994 FORD E SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1995 FORD E SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1996 FORD E SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD E SERIES — 20 complaints
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