Component Record

Ford Explorer 1992 Brakes Problems

135 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1992 Ford Explorer - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage135 complaints

135 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V024001Reported February 5, 1996 - 108,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 108,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Tires128 Power Train87 Engine79 Vehicle Structure64 Suspension61 Electrical System51

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.