1988 FORD TEMPO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

176

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 43 Fires 2 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1988 FORD TEMPO

The 1988 FORD TEMPO has received a total of 176 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (21 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (17 complaints), and Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 1988 FORD TEMPO

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 FORD TEMPO, potentially affecting up to 7,991,000 vehicles.

Recall 96V071000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 7,900,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 88V024000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 91,000 vehicles affected

Defect: TWO ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT.

Consequence: IF BOTH SCREWS COME OUT, SENSORS COULD DISENGAGE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT, PREVENTING RETURN OF THE THROTTLE FROM MID POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE ATTACHMENT SCREWS WITH SCREWS WITH PRE APPLIED ADHESIVE THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

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Owner Complaints for the 1988 FORD TEMPO

176 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD TEMPO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 21 17 Fires 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 17 4 Fires 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 13 4 Fires
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Injury 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 6 2 Fires
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 2 Fires 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10750222 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 49,000 miles
ACK UP.NMENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MOTOR DIES. STARTS RIGHT.
#10750222 | ENGINE | | 49,000 miles
ACK UP.NMENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MOTOR DIES. STARTS RIGHT.
#10127897 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | | 34,790 miles
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS HAVING RETRACTION PROBLEMS WITH HER SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT IS NOT RETRACTING CORRECTLY FROM THE LAP BELT, FROM THE BUCKLE TO THE DOOR POST. THIS IS HAPPENING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ONLY. THE SEAT BELT IS ALLOWING TOO MUCH WEBBING AND NOT RETRACTING ALL THE WAY BACK INTO THE HOLDER ON THE DOOR POST. WHEN THE DRIVER IS APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, THE SEAT BELT IS NOT HOLDING THE DRIVER SECURELY AND SAFELY IN THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM HAS NOW GONE OUT OF BUSINESS AND SHE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE. SHE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR WITH THE SEAT BELT FAILURE. EVEN SITTING STILL THE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING. *JB
#10121481 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FREE REPAIRS TO 1988 FORD TEMPO GL'S TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR.*MR *NM
#10121481 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FREE REPAIRS TO 1988 FORD TEMPO GL'S TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR.*MR *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1988 FORD TEMPO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 FORD TEMPO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 FORD TEMPO

Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1988 FORD TEMPO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

BC2471950503 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

BLOWER MOTOR CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW

9546 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 FORD TEMPO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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