Tl * the contact owns a 1992 ford tempo. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a noise. The contact stopped the vehicle and saw that some of the lug nuts were missing. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was found to contain no catalytic converter; furthermore, neither the horn and nor any of the electrical component functioned correctly. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 66,000. Updated 5/12/10 *cn updated 06/11/10.
1992 Ford Tempo engine problems
45 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine24
- Engine: gasoline11
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
- Cooling system: fan3
- Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
- Exhaust system: emission control2
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
- Cooling system2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Tempo engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford Tempo engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine cooling fan fires
There is no summary currently available
EA96024
Engine cooling fan fires
In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford is aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
PE96033
What 1992 Ford Tempo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
All gaskets & seals leak. Needs about a quart of oil per 15 miles. Because of oil dripping, car catches on fire. Nothing has been done to correct problem, too expensive!
The horn quit working, the cooling fan has quit twice and had to be replaced , now the fan problen is in the wiring , havent fixed it yet, the fuel pump has been replaced twice, the righ headlight hs been replaced 7 times in 3 years, the drivers side seatbelt no longer works , the transmission leaks at the drivers side cv axle and the drivers side cv asle has had to be replaced 3 times in the last 3 years , the max fuel economy is 16 mpg (highway), the engine idles up and down at stop signs , the ignition switch on the steering wheel has came unplugged while driving twice , the A/C has quit working , the clear coat has just about all peeled off , the rear brakes have to be adjusted manually about once every 2 months , the alternator squeels , the rack-n-pinion steering seal bursted so the power steering no longer works , .
The engine blew a rod while driving making a 3 inch whole in the bottom of the engine and causing smoke and oil to expell from the engine. Nlm
Vehicle experinceing on going/intermittent problem with stalling, mostly in hot weather condition. Vehicle would restart aproximately 1/2 hrs later on. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Provide any further informaton.
While traveling engine indicator light would flash on/off. Soon after vehicle would stall, dealer has replaced the starter switch and the gas filter every 6 months, but the stalling still occurs, possible engine problem. *ak
The crankshaft pulley on the ford tempo is defective. We contacted the company about it and they told they knew it was a promblem, but that nothing would be done. We have spoken to many ford owners and many mechanics and they all say that this is a problem. I have two daughters that drive these cars to and from college. One broke down with this pulley problem and was completeley stranded. Ford knows about the problem and refuses to issue a recal or reimbers owners for the huge exspensence of their faulty car componenets.
Vehicle continually does not start, several replacements/repair attempts of the (starter/solenoid/motor,battery,alternator/regulator, however continues to experience no start failure. Mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the crankshaft pulley, bulletin 94m83 denied due to time limit. Mjs
When driving at any speed there is a loud noise coming the engine. Dealer states the noise is coming from the crankshaft: pulley, and the dealer gave the consumer a replacement part for the vehicle. The part doesn't fit.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Tempo engine
Does the 1992 Ford Tempo have engine problems?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Ford Tempo, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Tempo engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Tempo engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V019000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Tempo have bad engine?
The Ford Tempo model years with the most engine complaints are 1993 (61 complaints), 1992 (45 complaints) and 1994 (44 complaints).
Other 1992 Ford Tempo problems
Electrical 43Seat belts 41Acceleration 16Transmission 12Steering 11Fuel system 10Brakes 9Suspension 7Airbags 6Lights 5Visibility 5Body 4Locks 2Wheels 2Seats 1
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