1997 FORD TEMPO
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 6, 2003
Incident date: Aug 6, 2003
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *YC
TIRES
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
TIRES HAD NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENT (GOODYEAR WRANGLER). *YC
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD TEMPO
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
BC3274970207
Feb 7, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS A
BC5197961001
Oct 1, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC9666961001
Oct 1, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
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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