Engine/transmission mounts failed. Qcaw
1992 Ford Tempo engine complaints
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Catalytic converter broke.
Catalytic converter overheated and melted the wiring plug and part of the wiring insulation, resulting in a fire.
Harmonic balancer on the flywheel is faulty, recall component however vehicle denied due to mileage.
Engine crankshaft:pulley failed after service recall. Dealer refused recall repairs due to expiration of recall. Owner claims never received recall notification (94m83).
Recall on ignition switch denied due to mileage.
When coming to a stop or approaching stop sign, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.
Engine cooling fan defective.
Horn failed.
Vapor recovery system failed, causing odor.
The rear wheel bearings are causing the brake shoes to malfunction, and the vehicle to be unsafe to drive because there are no brakes. *ak the oil pan drain plug replaced four times and it still leaks.
Dash area attaining temperature of 170 degrees.
Crankshaft pulley recall repair delayed due to scheduling problem, causing power steering failure/loss of control.
Cooling fan failed, recall repairs refused due to VIN.
Smoke was coming out of engine compartment, cause unknown.
The harmonic balance assembly broke, causing vehicle to make very bad noise.
Muffler failed.
While driving vehicle at speed 25mph, crankshaft/pulley broke in 3 places, in for repair will provide repair bill.
The crank shaft pulley assemble failed.
Suspension failure caused accident.
The crankshaft pulley assembly failed and replaced, causing the steering to freeze.
Vehicle races up to a high idle speed.
Engine crankshaft pulley recall repairs refused.
There was an oil smell in car/replaced several gaskets, it did not solve problem, smell continued.
Oil odor inside vehicle.
Motor mount in the middle broke, allowing the engine to drop down on the exhaust system, breaking the pipe from the manifold.
Shock absorbers failed.
Car was ticking of the noise bolt from the engine came off . Tt
Vehicle will seize without any prior warning while driving the vehicle. Tt
Receive letter there was defect part in the crankshaft pulley dealer checked it at 57,000 miles said they wouldn't replace at 84,000 mile . Tt
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