1992 Ford Tempo acceleration problems

Filed Nov 1, 2002 · Acceleration, Seat belts · MT

Regarding the driver seat belt when opening the car door, the motor belt runs but the seat belt stays in place instead of retracting to allow me in the car seat. Once the lap belt is attached, the panel light flashes constantly that the seatbelt is not working. The retractor only goes as far as the upper left corner of the door. The motor runs but it will not allow the retractor to complete its full ascending and descending position. When I took the car to american ford in glendive, mt - I was told the part and labor would be in excess of $300. This is outrageous, especially when it is a law to wear a seatbelt, but how do you do that when the part is defective. Luckily, there is still the lap seatbelt. Regarding the cruise control - we have been at speeds of 70-75 MPH and then the cruise control sticks. Once you turn off the cruise control - the car will continue to go speeds of 55-60 MPH without having to press on the gas pedal. We have had this happen several times (4 times coming down a mountain pass - not a pretty picture). We no longer use the cruise control. Dt

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Acceleration · AZ · crash

While pulling out of a parking lot in a shopping center vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit vehicle which kept idling.driver had to turn off vehicle.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Acceleration · KS

Throttle sticks causing late shifting of automatic transmission. Same problem causes early and rough downshifting. While early downshifting is merely uncomfortable now, this could be a severe safty hazard on ice and snow. Also the sticking throttle has required extra braking effort to keep the vehicle from running away. Your website lists eleven different service bulletins relating to this problem, and several previous complaints. I have contacted ford motor co about this matter, and they have replied that fixing their defect is my problem. In light of the numerous bulletins and complaints, the potential safety problems(I.e. Loss of control on ice and snow and running away), I feel that an investigation of this defect should be made and a recall instituted.

Filed Apr 9, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

Muffler failed.

Filed Apr 8, 1997 · Acceleration, Seat belts · MA

Seat belt shoulder strap tightens on occupant.

Filed Dec 4, 1996 · Acceleration, Seat belts · MA

Sudden acceleration during cold weather conditions.

Filed Nov 14, 1996 · Acceleration · CA

While driving vehicle on highway idle conrol valve failed, causing increase in vehicle speed, resulting in loss of control.

Filed Sep 19, 1996 · Acceleration · AL

The bypass valve continuously malfunctions affecting the idle speed of the vehicle. The malfunction allows the vehicle to excessive amounts of fuel in any gear including park.

Filed Aug 26, 1996 · Acceleration · DE

The gas pedal sticks, causing sudden acceleration. Please describe.

Filed May 24, 1996 · Acceleration · WI

Vehicle surged three times.