FORD TEMPO
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
FORD TEMPO Reliability Overview
The FORD TEMPO has been produced from 1981 to 2000. Over 20 model years, NHTSA has received 1,649 complaints and issued 25 recall campaigns for this model.
20
Model Years
1,649
Complaints
25
Recalls
1981–2000
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2000 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1999 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitywindshield-wiperwasher
1998 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
1997 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: seatsfront-assemblyrecliner
1996 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmissionlever-and-linkagefloor-shift
1995 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: tirestreadbelt
1994 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 212
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1993 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 316
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: seat-belts
1992 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 264
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1991 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 143
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1990 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 174
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
1989 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 168
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1988 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 176
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1987 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 79
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1986 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 42
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1985 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 40
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1984 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1981 FORD TEMPO
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | N/A | visibilitywindshield-wiperwasher |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | N/A | seatsfront-assemblyrecliner |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmissionlever-and-linkagefloor-shift |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 | N/A | tirestreadbelt |
| 1994 | 212 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1993 | 316 | 2 | N/A | seat-belts |
| 1992 | 264 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1991 | 143 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1990 | 174 | 2 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 1989 | 168 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1988 | 176 | 2 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1987 | 79 | 2 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1986 | 42 | 1 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1985 | 40 | 4 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1984 | 19 | 7 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |