1986 FORD TEMPO
1 recalls, 42 complaints - 26 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.
Complaint Statistics
42 total complaints
2 crashes 14 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 4, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 FORD TEMPO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE IGNITION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 14, 2005
Incident date: Dec 4, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE SHE SMELLED AN ODD ODOR. UPON REENTERING AND STARING THE VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD SHE SAW FLAMES COMING OUT. SHE IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911. THE FIRE WENT OUT ON ITS OWN BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIV... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Apr 24, 2000
ON THE IGNITION PROBLEM, THE CAR DIED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY & I HAD TO GET TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. MY CAR WAS LAID UP FOR 16 DAYS. HE FINALLY FOUND OUT IT WAS THE IGNITION THAT WAS MALFUNCTIONING AFTER DOING A TROUBLESHOOTING START & STALLING CONDITION. IT COST ME 118.07 FO THE REPAIRS AND ANOTHER$30.0... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 4, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, NO MATTER WHAT SPEED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WERE THREE BATTERIES TESTED FROM PEP BOYS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 24, 2000
Incident date: Mar 23, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED VEHICLE COULD ACCELERATE, EVEN WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Dec 30, 1999
HEADLIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. DEALER SAYS THAT IT'S THE LENS. BUT THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK, AND HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY'LL BE IN. OWNER CANNOT PASS THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION WITHOUT IT. *AK *ML
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 21, 1999
Incident date: Oct 21, 1999
CONSUMER WENT TO START UP CAR AND WENT BACK INTO THE HOUSE. CONSUMER CAME BACK OUT AND CAR WAS SMOKING'. CONSUMER SHUT OFF CAR. WENT BACK INSIDE, AND WHEN CONSUMER RETURNED, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER YET. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 13, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
INTERMITTENT STALLING; CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING COMPUTER MODEL. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AT CONSUMER EXPENSE OF APPROXIMATELY $600.00. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 23, 1999
THE CAR EXCELLERATES ON ITS OWN/PEGS RPMS/THEN LUGS AND WONT RUN SMOOTHLY
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1997
SHOCKS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1997
BRAKE LINES/HOSES FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1997
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1997
CV JOINT FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Oct 15, 1997
Incident date: Oct 6, 1997
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE FIRE. ALSO DASHBOARD MELTED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
ENGINE IDLES HIGH, LOSES POWER OVER 20 MPH, AND STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 19, 1996
WHEN AT STOP SIGN AND MAKING A TURN THE CAR STALLS . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 13, 1996
Incident date: Sep 5, 1996
GEARS JUMPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILURE, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 4, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 8, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 6, 1996
HYDRAULIC BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Apr 30, 1996
REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE STICKS, CAUSES EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Apr 30, 1996
REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE STICKS, CAUSES EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *SD
TIRES
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
ALL TIRES REPLACED. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
TRANSMISSION COOLING PIPE LEAKS. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
INTERMITTENTLY STALLING. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
BRAKES REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Apr 16, 1991
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE VEHICLE WIRES TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP IS LEAKING POWER STERING FLUID UNTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Jun 2, 1995
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE, ELECTRICAL WIRES AROUND STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
INTERIOR SYSTEM FIRE, IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
INTERIOR SYSTEM FIRE, IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 21, 1995
CONSUMER PUT CAR INTO REVERSE AND CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A HOUSE PURCHASE CAR USED . TT
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 12, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
SEAT LATCHES FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS DURING ACCIDENT. *AW
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 25, 1995
Incident date: Apr 25, 1995
2 COLLISIONS AND THE AIRBAG HAS NEVER COME OUT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 15, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT PROPERLY RETAIN DRIVER WHEN DRIVING DUE TO FRAYING AND TOO MUCH SLACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 FORD TEMPO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 31.0 | 39.0 | 34.0 | Diesel | $2,350 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
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, 1986 FORD TEMPO
26 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
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
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
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
BC3143970220
Feb 20, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REAR ENGINE MOUNT CONCERNS. *TW
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *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
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
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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