1988 FORD TEMPO Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

17 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1988 FORD TEMPO

17 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD TEMPO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#752178 | September 17, 2001

WORK DONE ON ENGINE BEFORE RECALL WAS KNOWN. CAR NOT THE SAME SINCE. TOTAL COST TO ME ,ABOUT 1500.00.*AK

#744465 | April 27, 2001

I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR AN INJURY BEFORE FORD FIXES!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

#882463 | March 8, 2001

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FOR A HIGH AMOUNT OF TIME ENGINE DIES OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR EVEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. NO ONE KNOWS PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

#870369 | September 13, 2000

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS. *AK

#548224 | September 21, 1999 Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

#709904 | August 12, 1999 Fire

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON

#546423 | July 30, 1999

ENGINE STALLS AT STOP LIGHTS. MJS

#512021 | March 2, 1999

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING CONTINUAL OVERHEATING.

#522390 | February 23, 1999

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING CONTINUED STALLING, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.

#833811 | January 21, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER HAS TO KEEP FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND ACCELEATOR IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE NOT TO CUT OFF. ALSO, VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

#833339 | January 11, 1999

WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT, VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SOUND LIKE IT IS ABOUT TO CUT OFF. ALSO,DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T WORK PROPERLY. WHEN DRIVING THE CONSUMER CAN HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING, BUT THE SEAT BELT GOES OVER THE CONSUMER AND LOCKS RIGHT. *AK

#512021 | October 20, 1998

ENGINE CONTINUALLY OVERHEATING.

#522390 | May 11, 1998

VEHICLE IDLE NICE AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, BUT WHEN START OUT IT WOULD STALL, NO WARNING.

#524040 | December 4, 1997

ENGINE STALLS UPON DECELERATION.

#510023 | August 28, 1997 Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

#800206 | July 30, 1996 Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

#484429 | January 25, 1996

VEHICLE STALLS UPON STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS/TRAFFIC LIGHTS. *AW

Other 1988 FORD TEMPO Problem Areas

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

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