1991 FORD TEMPO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

143

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 7 Fires 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 FORD TEMPO

The 1991 FORD TEMPO has received a total of 143 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), Electrical Systemignition (9 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 FORD TEMPO

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 FORD TEMPO

143 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 FORD TEMPO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 21 2 Fires
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10252353 | SEAT BELTS | | 38,000 miles
SHOULDER HARNESS FOR BOTH FRONT OCCUPANTS FAILS TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE MAKES A DRASTIC STOP. FORD SHOWS NO RECALL. I HAD TO MODIFY THE LOCKING HARNESS TO MAKE IT A FULL TIME RESTRAINT
#10249702 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 45,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TEMPO. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V071000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.
#10207171 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
1991 FORD TEMPO STARTED SMOKING AND THEN DEBRIS FLEW OFF AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDER IT AND DISCOVERED OIL WAS LEAKING AND PIECE OF FROM THE VEHICLE WAS MISSING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
#10155201 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1991 TEMPO AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE DEFECTS. *TS *JB
DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LEFT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF ON JUNE 21, 2005 THE GAS TANK WAS FULL, AND THE TRIP ODOMETER HAD JUST BEEN RESET, AND MILEAGE WAS 0. CONSUMER PICKED UP THE CAR 6 DAYS LATER AND THE CAR WAS ON EMPTY AND THE TRIP ODOMETER SHOWED 136 MILES. THE SHOP OWNER WAS CALLED THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS VERY ANGRY WITH THE CONSUMER BECAUSE SHE HAD THE NERVE TO BRING THIS TO HIS ATTENTION, THAT WAS WHAT THE REPAIR SHOP OWNER SAID. THERE WAS A SODA POP LID IN THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR WHEN THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE VEHICLE AFTER SHE RETURNED HOME. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS AS OF YET. THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR BRAKES. OWNER CHARGED THE CONSUMER $425.00 AND THE BRAKES STILL DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS NO INFORMATION ON THE DEALER, OR AN ADDRESS. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS EXPRESS, SMOG AND TUNE ON 1234 NORTH BOULDER HIGHWAY, HENDERSON,NEVADA.*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1991 FORD TEMPO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 FORD TEMPO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 FORD TEMPO

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 FORD TEMPO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

9815 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ISSUES CONCERNING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR LAMP.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 FORD TEMPO

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

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