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1993 Ford TempoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 227 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Tempo, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.5× the Tempo median · #1 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22738 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem61Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Ford Tempo has problems

227 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts619
Engine and engine cooling613
Electrical system375
Power train210
Service brakes, hydraulic202
Vehicle speed control112
Fuel system, gasoline101
Tires81
Air bags73
11 other systems434

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1993 Ford Tempo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 97V-019 · Feb 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 96V-071 · Apr 25, 1996 · 7,900,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Tempo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tempo median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Ford Tempo safety ratings

1993 Ford Tempo 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Ford Tempo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRESEA96024 · closed Apr 15, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-019
  2. ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRESPE96033 · closed Sep 30, 1996
    Led to recall 97V-019
In owners' words

What Tempo owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE SEAT BELT IS FROZEN IN THE TRACKS AND THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE SEAT BELT. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
Complaint 8022773 · Nov 14, 2002
SEAT BELT RETRACTS BACK INTO POSITION, IT WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE, AND IT COULD CAUSE SEAT BELT TO BE DEFECTIVE IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Complaint 8018801 · Sep 17, 2002
THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN REAR END COLLISION AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO MOVE FORWARD. *AK
Complaint 980295 · Mar 6, 1996

Own a 1993 Tempo?

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