1989 FORD TEMPO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
168
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 FORD TEMPO
The 1989 FORD TEMPO has received a total of 168 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (21 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (14 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 FORD TEMPO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 FORD TEMPO, potentially affecting up to 7,900,000 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 FORD TEMPO
168 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD TEMPO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE CAR HAS MAJOR LEAKING ISSUES. EVERY TIME IT RAINS/SNOWS/SLEETS/HAIL IT LEAKS INTO THE CAR THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE INTO THE ROOF AND ONCE THAT AREA IS SOAKED IT STARTS TO DRIP SLOWLY ONTO THE SEAT AND FLOOR. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK IN THE TRUNK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, OR AT LEAST THAT IS WHERE THE WATER ACCUMULATES UNTIL A SMALL PUDDLE HAS FORMED IN THE WELL THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE. AND IT SEEMS TO ALSO SPREAD INTO THE BACKSEAT AND GATHERS IN THE BACKSEAT FOOTWELL BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TEMPO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED AND SHUT OFF AFTER A HALF MILE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN BACK TO THE GARAGE. THE WINDSHIELD WAS DAMAGED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SCRATCHES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 99,200.
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT SUPPORT ON THE 1989 FORD TEMPO HAD DISENGAGED ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIX THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD. *AK UPDATED 2/22/2007 - THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE SEAT BELT SUPPORT WAS MADE FROM AN INFERIOR PLASTIC WHICH BECAME BRITTLE. *NM
CONSUMER LETTER CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT IN A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *TS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB
AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT WHILE I WAS WORKING. TWO POLICE OFFICERS HEARD THE IGNITION CLICKING, BUT COULDN'T SEE A CAR WITH AN INDIVIDUAL IN IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FIRE SHOWS THAT THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN.*AK
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Safety Rating for the 1989 FORD TEMPO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 FORD TEMPO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 FORD TEMPO
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1989 FORD TEMPO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99196 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 FORD TEMPO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD TEMPO
- 1984 FORD TEMPO — 19 complaints
- 1985 FORD TEMPO — 40 complaints
- 1986 FORD TEMPO — 42 complaints
- 1987 FORD TEMPO — 79 complaints
- 1988 FORD TEMPO — 176 complaints
- 1989 FORD TEMPO (current)
- 1990 FORD TEMPO — 174 complaints
- 1991 FORD TEMPO — 143 complaints
- 1992 FORD TEMPO — 264 complaints
- 1993 FORD TEMPO — 316 complaints
- 1994 FORD TEMPO — 212 complaints
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- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints