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1990–1995 · 6 model years

Ford Tempo recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 810 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1993227 complaints
Most recalls19932 recalls
Crashes reported74in owner complaints
Injuries reported773 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253001990: 133 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 110 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 176 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 227 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 161 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 3 complaints, 0 recalls199019911992199319941995
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1995 Tempo——031010
1994 Tempo—19–24 mpg1161195130
1993 Tempo—19–24 mpg2227165251
1992 Tempo—19–24 mpg21761121181
1991 Tempo—19–23 mpg111011681
1990 Tempo—19–24 mpg21331627120

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling231
  • Electrical system192
  • Seat belts188
  • Service brakes, hydraulic107
  • Fuel system, gasoline57
  • Vehicle speed control50
  • Power train49
  • Steering42