1992 FORD TEMPO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

264

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 23 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 FORD TEMPO

The 1992 FORD TEMPO has received a total of 264 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (28 complaints), Seat Belts (21 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (17 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 FORD TEMPO

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 FORD TEMPO, potentially affecting up to 7,975,200 vehicles.

Recall 97V019000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

| 75,200 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.

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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 1992 FORD TEMPO

264 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FORD TEMPO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 28 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 21 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 17 2 Fires
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 15 8 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 11
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 9
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 7 Crashes 12 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Death
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TEMPO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT SOME OF THE LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN NO CATALYTIC CONVERTER; FURTHERMORE, NEITHER THE HORN AND NOR ANY OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 66,000. UPDATED 5/12/10 *CN UPDATED 06/11/10. *JB
#10241634 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire 1 Death
CAR FIRE---CAR WAS PARKED IN MY MOTHER'S CARPORT---CAUGHT ON FIRE AT NIGHT---BURNED THE HOUSE---KILLED MY MOTHER... *TR
1992 TEMPO RIGHT CALIPER, BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR NEEDED A COVER. SPRINGS AND STRUTS ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. *TS *JB
1992 TEMPO RIGHT CALIPER, BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR NEEDED A COVER. SPRINGS AND STRUTS ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. *TS *JB
#10154136 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
1992 TEMPO RIGHT CALIPER, BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR NEEDED A COVER. SPRINGS AND STRUTS ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. *TS *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1992 FORD TEMPO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 FORD TEMPO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 FORD TEMPO

Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 FORD TEMPO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

9768 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

BC3501972301 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD

BC0701961022 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

FOR CONTINUED IRREGULAR IDLE CONCERN AFTER OASIS & TSB PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED, THE PCM SHOULD BE REPLACED. *TT

BC8774941201 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEW REVISED CLUTCH SEALS TO CORRECT A NO REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 FORD TEMPO

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

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