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NHTSA Recall 92V006000: Door (structure)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 190,000 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Ford Bronco.

190,000
vehicles potentially affected
9
models affected
1992
owners notified (February 10)
NHTSA campaign92V006000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR
Report receivedJanuary 14, 1992
Owner notificationFebruary 10, 1992
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Water can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.

Safety risk

The malfunction of the door latch release can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it is not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it is jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.

Remedy

Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.

Notes

System: structure; door latch.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles, light trucks and medium trucks.

Vehicles covered by recall 92V006000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Bronco1992
Ford F-1501992
Ford F-2501992
Ford F-3501992
Ford F-450 SD1992
Ford F6001992
Ford F7001992
Ford F8001992
Ford Ranger1992

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.