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1992 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · data through 07/14/2026

74Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints
15.7%Of all 470 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly ranks on this vehicle

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY74 · 15.7%

Share of the 470 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1992 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, CAUSING A PORTION OF UNUSED FUEL TO ENTER INTO THE SECOND…”NHTSA complaint 814475 — filed 07/29/1997
“RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM DEALER, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD CORRECTED THE RECALL. WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE OFF THE LOT…”NHTSA complaint 812629 — filed 06/02/1997
“WHILE DRIVING THE GAS FROM THE FUEL TANK LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THAT IS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE.”NHTSA complaint 807627 — filed 01/14/1997

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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 Ford F-150 have fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1992 Ford F-150: 74 of 470 complaints on file (15.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1992 Ford F-150 have in total?

470 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 39 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 5 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.