1990 Ford Tempo brakes problems

21 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 16%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: drum
12
Foundation components
5
Slack adjusters
1
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Drum: shoes/linings
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Tempo brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Ford Tempo brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Rear brk adjuster failureOpened January 19, 1996, closed May 28, 1996

1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz

PE96005

Rear brake system failureOpened January 11, 1996, closed January 19, 1996

There is no summary currently available

DP96002

What 1990 Ford Tempo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Brakes · WA · crash · fire

Brake adjusters failed 3 times causing brake failure

Filed Dec 31, 2001 · Brakes, Lights · CA

Brake lights are defective,. When stepping on brakes brake lights do not come on. Also, stopping distance has increased.

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · CA

While at a stop sign another driver pulled along side of consumer and stated that brake lights were out. Consumer pressed brake pedal, and pedal went to the floor. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jan 27, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

Replace alternator 8 different time, possible due to design flaw causing it to short out.

Filed Aug 16, 1996 · Brakes · TX

Rear brakes failed three times due to uneven wear.

Filed Aug 5, 1996 · Brakes · NH

In order to brake, pumping the pedal is sometimes required. Brakes seem to fade. Rear brake adjusters are not working.*ak

Filed Jul 24, 1996 · Brakes · PA

Rear brake adjusters failed, causing rear brake failure.

Filed Jul 24, 1996 · Brakes · PA

Rear brake adjusters replaced 3 times.

Filed Jul 12, 1996 · Brakes · NY

While driving, experienced rear brake adjuster failure, when noticed clanking sound and rear brakes were rubbing.

Filed Jul 11, 1996 · Brakes · PA

When applied, brakes make a clicking noise, adjusted several times, no actual braking problems.

Questions about the 1990 Ford Tempo brakes

Does the 1990 Ford Tempo have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford Tempo, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Ford Tempo brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford Tempo brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Tempo have bad brakes?

The Ford Tempo model years with the most brakes complaints are 1990 (21 complaints), 1993 (20 complaints) and 1991 (18 complaints).