Ford Tempo Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Ford Tempo years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Tempo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2000	-	1	Engine		0	0
1999	-	1	Visibility		0	0
1998	-	1	Electrical		0	0
1997	-	2	Brakes		0	0
1996	-	2	Transmission		0	0
1995	-	3	Electrical		0	1
1994	-	160	Engine	99,900	1	19
1993	-	227	Engine	78,000	2	16
1992	-	176	Engine	102,000	2	11
1991	-	109	Engine	89,000	1	11
1990	-	132	Electrical		1	16

What years of the Ford Tempo should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Tempo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Tempo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Tempo?

Engine, with 200 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (180) and electrical (169).

How many recalls does the Ford Tempo have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 2000. The 1993 model year has the most, with 2.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

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