Pasadena, CA
Crash
9 injured
2 killed
TIRES
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #766748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FaultScore report
1992 Ford Club Wagon problems
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1992 Ford Club Wagon with NHTSA between 1995 and 2008. The largest single group is the brakes.
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The numbers
18
Complaints
3
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1 complaint reports a death.
How 1992 compares with every other Ford Club Wagon
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What breaks on a 1992 Ford Club Wagon
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
4
22.2%
Electrical System
3
16.7%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 117,141 mi
Fuel & Propulsion
2
11.1%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Lights
2
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
2
11.1%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Tires
1
5.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
5.6%
Suspension
1
5.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Steering
1
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
5.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995
peak 4
Jan 2008
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Bonney Lake, WA
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION
WHILE TRAVELING ONTO BRIDGE THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTED BLACK ICE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT. THE VEHICLE INPACTED THE BRIDGE ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND CORNER PANEL AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES PER HOUR. THE VEHICLE THROTTLE JAMMED FULL OPEN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCERLERATE. THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER EDGE WAS WEDGED INTO THE TIRE RENDERING STERRING CONTROL MINIMUMAL. THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP USING THE BRAKES, THE COLLISION SHUT OFF FOR THE FUEL DID NOT OPERATE. *AKTHE VEHICLE TRAVELLED APPROXIMATED .2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE VERRING OFF INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME.
NHTSA complaint #739762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bonney Lake, WA
Crash
2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE TRAVELING ONTO BRIDGE THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTED BLACK ICE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT. THE VEHICLE INPACTED THE BRIDGE ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND CORNER PANEL AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES PER HOUR. THE VEHICLE THROTTLE JAMMED FULL OPEN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCERLERATE. THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER EDGE WAS WEDGED INTO THE TIRE RENDERING STERRING CONTROL MINIMUMAL. THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP USING THE BRAKES, THE COLLISION SHUT OFF FOR THE FUEL DID NOT OPERATE. *AKTHE VEHICLE TRAVELLED APPROXIMATED .2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE VERRING OFF INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME.
NHTSA complaint #739762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW York, NY
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #826208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Lyon, MI
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #808248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 117,141 miles
Fresno, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD CLUB WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ITSELF, BUT SHUT OFF AGAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HER IGNITION MODULE FAILED. THE MODULE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WEEKS LATER. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,141.
NHTSA complaint #10215932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
Crash
9 injured
2 killed
TIRES
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #766748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bonney Lake, WA
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION
WHILE TRAVELING ONTO BRIDGE THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTED BLACK ICE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT. THE VEHICLE INPACTED THE BRIDGE ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND CORNER PANEL AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES PER HOUR. THE VEHICLE THROTTLE JAMMED FULL OPEN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCERLERATE. THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER EDGE WAS WEDGED INTO THE TIRE RENDERING STERRING CONTROL MINIMUMAL. THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP USING THE BRAKES, THE COLLISION SHUT OFF FOR THE FUEL DID NOT OPERATE. *AKTHE VEHICLE TRAVELLED APPROXIMATED .2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE VERRING OFF INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME.
NHTSA complaint #739762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bonney Lake, WA
Crash
2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE TRAVELING ONTO BRIDGE THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTED BLACK ICE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT. THE VEHICLE INPACTED THE BRIDGE ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND CORNER PANEL AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES PER HOUR. THE VEHICLE THROTTLE JAMMED FULL OPEN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCERLERATE. THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER EDGE WAS WEDGED INTO THE TIRE RENDERING STERRING CONTROL MINIMUMAL. THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP USING THE BRAKES, THE COLLISION SHUT OFF FOR THE FUEL DID NOT OPERATE. *AKTHE VEHICLE TRAVELLED APPROXIMATED .2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE VERRING OFF INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME.
NHTSA complaint #739762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY PREVENTING SHIFTING.
NHTSA complaint #737107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indop, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL PAN RUSTED THROUGH ON THE UNDER SIDE, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGE. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #858520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Terre Haute, IN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
IGNITION SWITCH MALFUCNTIONED TWICE, CAUSING ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL. ALSO, NO HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS, WHICH AFFECTS VISIBILITY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #849137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Terre Haute, IN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
IGNITION SWITCH MALFUCNTIONED TWICE, CAUSING ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL. ALSO, NO HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS, WHICH AFFECTS VISIBILITY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #849137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Terre Haute, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH MALFUCNTIONED TWICE, CAUSING ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL. ALSO, NO HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS, WHICH AFFECTS VISIBILITY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #849137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aiken, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HAS CRACKED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAK FUEL, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN VEHICLE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #848776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ukiah, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FADE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #824693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW York, NY
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #826208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Traverse C, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, DOES NOT ENGAGE TO PREVENT REAR BRAKES FROM LOCKING UP WHEN NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #513893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Lyon, MI
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #808248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE THROTTLE CONTROL SEBSOR FAILED, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #804721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marrero, LA
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #976323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Travers City, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN. TT
NHTSA complaint #965982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hayward, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ABS, FAILURE OF CALIPERS AND DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT
NHTSA complaint #959475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.