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1981 FORD TEMPO

0 recalls, 2 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:LINKAGES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Dec 28, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL MAKE A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. THEN WHEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUTDOWN. CONTACTED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THEY NOTED THAT IT COULD BE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES Aug 30, 1996
INNER AND OUTER TIED ROD ENDS FAILED, SIMILAR FAILURES EXPERIENED IN TOPAZ, ESCORT AND LYNX. *AK

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD TEMPO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE96005 Opened: Jan 19, 1996 , Closed: May 28, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE
1984 - 1991 FORD TEMPO/MERCURY TOPAZ
DP96002 Opened: Jan 11, 1996 , Closed: Jan 19, 1996
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91052 Opened: Nov 27, 1991 , Closed: Nov 24, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
SEAT BELT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91098 Opened: Jul 12, 1991 , Closed: Nov 27, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SAFETY BELT CUT AT WEBBING
There is no summary currently available
PE88034 Opened: Mar 18, 1988 , Closed: Sep 19, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
HALFSHAFT FAILURE
SUMMARY:THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A 2.3 LITER4 CYLINDER ENGINE OR A 2.0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE.THE TRANSAXLE MAY BEEITHER A 5 SPEED MANUAL OR A 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.THEHALFSHAFT ASSEMBLIES ARE IDENTICAL FOR AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL USE, BUT THERIGHT INTERCONNECTING SHAFT ON... Read more
PE87016 Opened: Jan 15, 1987 , Closed: Aug 6, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
STEERING SYST. FAILURES
ANALYSIS:THIS PE WAS INITIATED BASED ON RECEIPT OF CONSUMER REPORTS OFPOWER STEERING FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS ISSUE WAS ORIGINALLYREVIEWED UNDER PE86-006, WHICH WAS CLOSED AFTER NO DEFECT TREND WAS IDENTI-FIED.THIS PE WAS OPENED TO REASSESS THE MAGNITUDE OF THE ALLEGED PROBLEM.IN RESPON... Read more

FORD TEMPO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD TEMPO across all model years (1984, 1994).

25 Total Recalls
1,655 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
111 Reported Crashes
192 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

FORD TEMPO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 1 View
1999 0 1 View
1998 0 1 View
1997 0 3 View
1996 0 2 View
1995 0 6 View
1994 1 212 View
1993 2 316 View
1992 2 264 View
1991 1 143 View
1990 2 174 View
1989 1 168 View
1988 2 176 View
1987 2 79 View
1986 1 42 View
1985 4 40 View
1984 7 19 View
1981 (current) 0 2

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