1981 FORD TEMPO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 FORD TEMPO
The 1981 FORD TEMPO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 FORD TEMPO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 FORD TEMPO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1981 FORD TEMPO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 FORD TEMPO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL MAKE A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. THEN WHEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUTDOWN. CONTACTED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THEY NOTED THAT IT COULD BE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
INNER AND OUTER TIED ROD ENDS FAILED, SIMILAR FAILURES EXPERIENED IN TOPAZ, ESCORT AND LYNX. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1981 FORD TEMPO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 FORD TEMPO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 FORD TEMPO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 FORD TEMPO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD TEMPO
- 1981 FORD TEMPO (current)
- 1984 FORD TEMPO — 19 complaints
- 1985 FORD TEMPO — 40 complaints
- 1986 FORD TEMPO — 42 complaints
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