Stalls/stops when warm, won't start after being driven for a long distance, runs rough, has shorted out 2 distributors.
1992 Ford Tempo: engine stalls while driving
10 of the 176 complaints about the 1992 Ford Tempo describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning at highway speeds. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
The car has recently began to stall after stopping at lights and intersections, it usually stalls immediately after hitting the gas, pushing me into the middle of an intersection. After repeated attempts the car will usually restart within a couple of minutes. As far as the seat belts, after purchasing the car the driver side automatic seat belt stopped working it is now stuck in one position and will not move.
While driving at any speed vehicle will stall without prior warning. Consumer will restart engine, then it will work again.
Vehicle stalls in traffic. Vehicle has been hit a few times because of the problem. Mechanic detected that distributor module was the problem.
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
When coming to a stop or approaching stop sign, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.
While driving the vehicle's engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please describe.
Vehicle stalls out at hwy speed, no warning. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
- Rear engine mount concerns
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
Questions about the 1992 Ford Tempo stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1992 Ford Tempo?
10 of 176 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Tempo (6%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Tempo?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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