Brake adjusters failed 3 times causing brake failure
1990 Ford Tempo: brake failure
6 of the 132 complaints about the 1990 Ford Tempo describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
- 19943
- 19932
- 19921
- 19912
- 19906
What owners say
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.
Rear brakes failed three times due to uneven wear.
Rear brake adjusters failed, causing rear brake failure.
Rear brake failure, adjusters fall out of position, resulting in rear brake failure and or brake lock up pe96-005.
Failure of the rear brake adjuster, brake adjuster fell out of position, resulting in rear brake failure pe96-005a.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Ford Tempo brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1990 Ford Tempo?
6 of 132 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Tempo (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Tempo?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1990 Ford Tempo
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