1992 Ford Explorer reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1992 Ford Explorer — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 848
- on record
- Top problem area
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- 71 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 54 reported crashes · 65 injuries · 4 deaths · 84 fires
What owners report fails — 1992 Ford Explorer
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT 71
- TIRES 62
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 41
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 41
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 38
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1992 Ford Explorer
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1992 Ford Explorer units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1992 Ford Explorer reliable?
NHTSA has 848 consumer complaints on record for the 1992 Ford Explorer. The most-reported problem area is tires:tread/belt (71 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1992 Ford Explorer units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Explorer?
Owners most often report problems with: tires:tread/belt (71), tires (62), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (41), power train:automatic transmission (41). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1992 Ford Explorer?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.