1992 Ford Tempo problems
Owners have filed 264 complaints about the 1992 Ford Tempo with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 21.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 18.2%.
Complaints264
Crashes13
Fires23
Injuries24
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 21.2% · 56
Electrical system 18.2% · 48
Seat belts 16.3% · 43
Vehicle speed control 6.1% · 16
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.7% · 15
Power train 4.9% · 13
Steering 4.5% · 12
Fuel system, gasoline 4.2% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 23 describe a fire, 24 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Ford Tempo in this data, 1992 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1993 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 170,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle experinceing on going/intermittent problem with stalling, mostly in hot weather condition. Vehicle would restart aproximately 1/2 hrs later on. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Provide any further informaton. Engine and engine cooling
While traveling engine indicator light would flash on/off. Soon after vehicle would stall, dealer has replaced the starter switch and the gas filter every 6 months, but the stalling still occurs, possible engine problem. *Ak *slc Engine and engine cooling
When driving at any speed there is a loud noise coming the engine. Dealer states the noise is coming from the crankshaft: pulley, and the dealer gave the consumer a replacement part for the vehicle. The part doesn't fit. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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