There have been 11 safety recalls for the Ford Tempo. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Tempo.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1994 Ford Tempo, 1992 Lincoln Continental, 1993 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1992 Mercury Sable, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz, 1994 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1988 Ford Bronco, 1989 Ford Bronco, 1990 Ford Bronco, 1991 Ford Bronco, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 1988 Ford Escort, 1989 Ford Escort, 1990 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford EXP, 1991 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F150, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350, 1988 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Mustang, 1990 Ford Mustang, 1991 Ford Mustang, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1988 Ford Tempo, 1989 Ford Tempo, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1991 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1989 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1989 Mercury Cougar, 1990 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Mercury Cougar, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1988 Mercury Topaz, 1989 Mercury Topaz, 1990 Mercury Topaz, 1991 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If both screws come out, sensors could disengage fromthe throttle shaft, preventing return of the throttle from mid position.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Tempo, 1988 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Wheel studs could fracture creating a risk of a wheelseparating with little forewarning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Ford Escort, 1987 Ford Tempo, 1987 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Recall Summary: Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford Tempo, 1984 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture. Consequence of defect: if this bolt breaks, the driver and seat back will fall back, which could result in the driver losing ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 75,200 |
| Apr. 25, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition | 7,900,000 |
| Mar. 1, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control | 91,000 |
| Apr. 27, 1987 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 350 |
| Jun. 24, 1986 | Seats | 195,732 |
| Nov. 5, 1985 | Suspension:rear | 227,027 |
| Oct. 22, 1985 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 3,988 |
| Jul. 3, 1985 | Suspension:rear | 226,729 |
| Jun. 15, 1984 | Seats | 261,400 |
| Dec. 20, 1983 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 530,000 |
| May. 16, 1983 | Interior Lighting | 626 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Ford Tempo | 1 |
| 1993 Ford Tempo | 2 |
| 1992 Ford Tempo | 2 |
| 1991 Ford Tempo | 1 |
| 1990 Ford Tempo | 1 |
| 1989 Ford Tempo | 1 |
| 1988 Ford Tempo | 2 |
| 1987 Ford Tempo | 1 |
| 1985 Ford Tempo | 3 |
| 1984 Ford Tempo | 6 |