1992 FORD TEMPO
2 recalls, 264 complaints - 58 TSBs
97V019000 Feb 25, 1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENG... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
264 total complaints
13 crashes 23 fires 24 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 28 |
| SEAT BELTS | 21 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 17 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 9 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 26, 2010
Incident date: Mar 17, 2009
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TEMPO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT SOME OF THE LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN NO CATALYTIC CONVERTER; FURTHERMORE, NEI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2008
Incident date: Nov 25, 1993
CAR FIRE---CAR WAS PARKED IN MY MOTHER'S CARPORT---CAUGHT ON FIRE AT NIGHT---BURNED THE HOUSE---KILLED MY MOTHER... *TR
Fire
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Mar 30, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
1992 TEMPO RIGHT CALIPER, BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR NEEDED A COVER. SPRINGS AND STRUTS ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. *TS *JB
SUSPENSION
Mar 30, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
1992 TEMPO RIGHT CALIPER, BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR NEEDED A COVER. SPRINGS AND STRUTS ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. *TS *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 30, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
1992 TEMPO RIGHT CALIPER, BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR NEEDED A COVER. SPRINGS AND STRUTS ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. *TS *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Jun 13, 2005
Incident date: May 7, 2005
WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON ROUTE 20 NEAR OBERLIN, OHIO I HIT A POTHOLE WHICH WAS LARGE ENOUGH TO MAKE MY CAR SWERVE. THE POTHOLE WAS UNAVOIDABLE BECAUSE A CAR WAS DRIVING PAST ME IN THE OTHER LANE AND AT THAT POINT. NO MATTER HOW FAR I WOULD HAVE GONE TO THE RIGHT (NEAR THE WHITE LINE) TO AVOID IT, ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
ALL GASKETS & SEALS LEAK. NEEDS ABOUT A QUART OF OIL PER 15 MILES. BECAUSE OF OIL DRIPPING, CAR CATCHES ON FIRE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT PROBLEM, TOO EXPENSIVE!
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
VISIBILITY
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
PEELING AND FADING PAINT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THE HORN QUIT WORKING, THE COOLING FAN HAS QUIT TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED , NOW THE FAN PROBLEN IS IN THE WIRING , HAVENT FIXED IT YET, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE RIGH HEADLIGHT HS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS , THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 9, 2004
Incident date: Feb 9, 2004
FRONT SEAT BELT AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR INOPERABLE.........VEHICLE NO LONGER HAS A THREE POINT RESTRAINT CAPABILITY.........UNSAFE!!!! THIS IS THE THIRD FAILURE FOR THE FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON THREE DIFFERENT VEHICLES. I'M THE "DUTY" MECHANIC FOR OUR FAMILY AND HAVE BECOME QU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 13, 2003
Incident date: Jan 9, 2003
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM BURDINES HIALEAH PARKING LOT, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SMOKING AND I PULLED INTO THE FIRST PARKING SPOT THAT I SAW. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, BUT THE SMOKE CONTINUED TO INCREASE AND FINALLY THE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SECURITY GUARD IN THE PARKING LOT USED A FIRE ... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 17, 2002
REGARDING THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WHEN OPENING THE CAR DOOR, THE MOTOR BELT RUNS BUT THE SEAT BELT STAYS IN PLACE INSTEAD OF RETRACTING TO ALLOW ME IN THE CAR SEAT. ONCE THE LAP BELT IS ATTACHED, THE PANEL LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY THAT THE SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING. THE RETRACTOR ONLY GOES AS FAR AS THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 17, 2002
REGARDING THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WHEN OPENING THE CAR DOOR, THE MOTOR BELT RUNS BUT THE SEAT BELT STAYS IN PLACE INSTEAD OF RETRACTING TO ALLOW ME IN THE CAR SEAT. ONCE THE LAP BELT IS ATTACHED, THE PANEL LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY THAT THE SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING. THE RETRACTOR ONLY GOES AS FAR AS THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
THE ENGINE BLEW A ROD WHILE DRIVING MAKING A 3 INCH WHOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE AND CAUSING SMOKE AND OIL TO EXPELL FROM THE ENGINE. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 29, 2002
Incident date: Aug 23, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 96 V 071 000/IMANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S28 CONCERNING IGTURN SIGNAL AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN START KEY CHIME WOULD CONTINUE TO GO OFF EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE KEY. CONSUMER HAD TO TAP STEERING COLUMN TO DEACTIVATE THE CHIME. DEALER NOTIFIED,AND INFORMED THAT THIS... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 11, 2002
FRONT DRIVER 'SSEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS ALL STIPPED OUT. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS.*AK
SUSPENSION
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: May 31, 2002
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE THERE WAS A BAD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THAT NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: May 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. TRIED TO STEER VEHICLE BACK. STEERING WHEEL SPUN AROUND. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE,GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT,CAUSING INJURIES.*AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
STALLS/STOPS WHEN WARM, WON'T START AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR A LONG DISTANCE, RUNS ROUGH, HAS SHORTED OUT 2 DISTRIBUTORS. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE GETS UP TO 60 MPH IN SPEED ODOMETER READS 65MPH AND 85MPH. WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERINCEING ON GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH STALLING, MOSTLY IN HOT WEATHER CONDITION. VEHICLE WOULD RESTART APROXIMATELY 1/2 HRS LATER ON. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATON.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 4, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED WITH A CLANKING NOISE, THEN IT BEGAN TO SHAKE, AND SKIP GEARS.*AK CONSUMER STATES PART HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT IN A SHOPPING CENTER VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT VEHICLE WHICH KEPT IDLING.DRIVER HAD TO TURN OFF VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Dec 27, 2000
MOTORIZED SEATBELT HAS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. SHOULDER BELT HAS JAMMED, PARTIALLY RETRACTED AND IN A UNSAFE MANNER. DEALER CLAIMED MOTOR AND PLASTIC TRACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: May 22, 2000
THROTTLE STICKS CAUSING LATE SHIFTING OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SAME PROBLEM CAUSES EARLY AND ROUGH DOWNSHIFTING. WHILE EARLY DOWNSHIFTING IS MERELY UNCOMFORTABLE NOW, THIS COULD BE A SEVERE SAFTY HAZARD ON ICE AND SNOW. ALSO THE STICKING THROTTLE HAS REQUIRED EXTRA BRAKING EFFORT TO KEEP THE VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
THE CAR HAS RECENTLY BEGAN TO STALL AFTER STOPPING AT LIGHTS AND INTERSECTIONS, IT USUALLY STALLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER HITTING THE GAS, PUSHING ME INTO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE CAR WILL USUALLY RESTART WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES. AS FAR AS THE SEAT BELTS, AFTER PURCHAS... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
THE CAR HAS RECENTLY BEGAN TO STALL AFTER STOPPING AT LIGHTS AND INTERSECTIONS, IT USUALLY STALLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER HITTING THE GAS, PUSHING ME INTO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE CAR WILL USUALLY RESTART WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES. AS FAR AS THE SEAT BELTS, AFTER PURCHAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 27, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER WILL RESTART ENGINE, THEN IT WILL WORK AGAIN.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT A FEW TIMES BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. MECHANIC DETECTED THAT DISTRIBUTOR MODULE WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 16, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON/OFF. SOON AFTER VEHICLE WOULD STALL, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STARTER SWITCH AND THE GAS FILTER EVERY 6 MONTHS, BUT THE STALLING STILL OCCURS, POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
11/18/96 DRIVER SIDE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT INOPERABLE..REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY; 8/14/97 PASSENGER SIDE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT INOPERABLE REPAIRED FOR $295.00; 8/14/00 DRIVER SIDE IN OPERABLE REPLACED AGAIN $306.00 (ONLY BECAUSE I GOT A $100 TICKET ); 9/00 PASSENGER SIDE INOPERABLE AGAIN..HAVE NO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 10, 2000
CONSTANT GASOLINE ODOR...WAS CHECKED OUT..CAN'T FIND ANY LEAKS
SEAT BELTS
Aug 22, 2000
I REALLY DON'T KNOW THE ENGINE SIZE OR CYLINDERS FOR SURE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOTOR SHOULDER BELT HAS NOT WORKED FOR A TIME BEFORE I WAS GIVEN THE CAR IN NOVEMBER, L997. IT IS STUCK IN A POSITION MIDWAY IN THE TRACK. IT WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND THEN STOPPED COMPLETELY. THIS IS A PROBLEM EQ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 31, 2000
Incident date: May 18, 2000
SMOKING LIKE A CIGARETTE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN FORD DEALER IN ATHENS,OHIO SAID MY CAR HAD NO RECALL I AM AFAID IT WILL CATCH ON FIRE LIKE MY BROTHERS 1985 FORD TEMPO THEY NEVER GOT A THING FOR THERE CAR. IT WENT UP IN FLAMES IN A MINUTE. I WANT FORD TO FIX MINE. TELL ME HOW?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
CAR DOESN'T START COMPUTER MISDIAGNOSING. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 12, 2000
Incident date: Apr 3, 2000
MOTOR BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TO OPERATE, LEAVING DRIVER WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR SEAT BELT UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 11, 2000
Incident date: Jun 12, 1999
THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN THIS VEHICLE. AT AROUND $150 EACH TIME IT IS GETTING QUITE EXPENSIVE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD TURN IN MY COMPLAINT TO THE PROPER DEPARTMENT. THE QUESTION I HAVE IS THAT, FORD RECALLED THE PROBE FOR THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2000
Incident date: Aug 13, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 30, 2000
AFTER THE REPAIRS OF RECALL 96V071/ IGNITION SWITCH, VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 FORD TEMPO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
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, 1992 FORD TEMPO
58 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
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
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
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
99183
Sep 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *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
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9832
Feb 16, 1998
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC
9815
Jan 19, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ISSUES CONCERNING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR LAMP.
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
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *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
9736
Feb 3, 1997
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN- INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SPEED CONTROL AND AIR BAGS. *JD
97S66
Feb 1, 1997
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
RECALL 97S66 - ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT - THE ENGINE COOLING FAN COULD STALL DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF ICE, SNOW AND SLUSH WHEN THE CAR IS OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF HIGH WIND, HEAVY BLOWING SNOW AND LOW TEMPERATURES - IF THE FAN MOTOR I
BC1022197230
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY. *JD
BC1018297230
Jan 23, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GHIA PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENTS SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD
BC3501972301
Jan 23, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD
BC3371972301
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FIELD INSPECTION OF FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICHIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY. *JD
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
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
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
BC0701961022
Oct 22, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FOR CONTINUED IRREGULAR IDLE CONCERN AFTER OASIS & TSB PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED, THE PCM SHOULD BE REPLACED. *TT
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
ONP95B77
Dec 1, 1995
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CERTAIN 1989 MODEL TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED W/ 2.3L HSC ENGINES BUILT FROM 5/31/89 AT KANSAS CITY & 6/22/89 AT OAKVILLE THROUGH THE END OF THE 1989 MODEL YEAR AND ALL 1990 THROUGH 1994 TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L HSC ENGINES T
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
95153
Jul 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD
BC2471950503
May 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW
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
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW
9515
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED AND/OR INTERMITTENT NO UPSHIFT OF 1-2 GEAR. *TW
BC0391941201
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE TV PLUNGER VALVE POSITION MAY BE INCORRECT CAUSING VEHICLES TO HAVE AN INTERMITTENT NO 1-2 UPSHIFT PROBLEM OR COLD/HARD ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT. *TW
BC8774941201
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW REVISED CLUTCH SEALS TO CORRECT A NO REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TW
94248
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LACK OF REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS. *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
FORD TEMPO - Year by Year
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