1984 FORD TEMPO
7 recalls, 19 complaints - 13 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
86V082000 Jun 24, 1986
SEATS
Defect Description
THE FORWARD BOLT THAT PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE SCREWS THAT ATTACH DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
85V145000 Nov 5, 1985
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
REAR SUPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR SPINDLE TO SEPARATE DURING USE OF CAR. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
85V086000 Jul 3, 1985
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
84V071000 Jun 15, 1984
SEATS
Defect Description
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
83V055000 May 16, 1983
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT.
Remedy
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND FUSE AND FUSE PANEL WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SAFE OPERATION.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
7 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 23, 2004
CLASS ACTION FOR FORD TFI MODULE IN FORD TEMPO. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED FOR THE REPLACEMENT TFI MODULE, HOWEVER HE WAS NOT REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR AND TOWING BECAUSE THE COST WAS NOT LISTED ON THE INVOICE, BUT IT WAS ON THE PREVIOUS INVOICE WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE IGNIT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, VARIOUS PARTS REPLACED BUT DID NOT RECTIFY SITUATION, POSSIBLY THE TFI MODULE. *CJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 20, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE TFI MODULE. *SLC
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 15, 1994
SEATBACK REST COLLAPSED, FELL ONTO BACK SEAT ONE IN FOUR FAILURES, CAUSED BY RIGHT SIDE ATTACHEMENT FAILURE THAT HOLDS UP SEAT BACK; ACCORDING TO DEALER, ENTIRE SEAT NEEDED REPLACING; REPLACED, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 7, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
ELECTRICAL FIRE, SUSPECTED TO HAVE STARTED WITH IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1988
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *DH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 5, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 29, 1996
Incident date: Oct 31, 1990
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Feb 8, 1996
WK. 703-356-2050, STARTED THE VEHICLE TURN IGNITION ON, VEHICLE CUT OFF, SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT/UNDER THE DASH. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 18, 1996
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 18, 1996
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
DISTRIBUTOR FAILED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *TW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 9, 1995
IGNITION COIL FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 9, 1995
COOLING FAN FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 9, 1995
ENGINE FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 9, 1995
BATTERY FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 21, 1995
Incident date: May 8, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. (2ND VEHICLE ON 486028) *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 29, 1995
Incident date: Jan 21, 1995
SEAT BELT SHOULDER STRAPS ARE DEFECTIVE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 FORD TEMPO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 31.0 | 39.0 | 34.0 | Diesel | $2,350 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 20.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 31.0 | 39.0 | 34.0 | Diesel | $2,350 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 FORD TEMPO
13 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
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
REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE
1984 - 1991 FORD TEMPO/MERCURY TOPAZ
DP96002
Opened: Jan 11, 1996 , Closed: Jan 19, 1996
REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91052
Opened: Nov 27, 1991 , Closed: Nov 24, 1992
SEAT BELT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91098
Opened: Jul 12, 1991 , Closed: Nov 27, 1991
SAFETY BELT CUT AT WEBBING
There is no summary currently available
PE88034
Opened: Mar 18, 1988 , Closed: Sep 19, 1988
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
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
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