While applying brakes vehicle pulls to right or left which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer replace the front brake calipers 2 times, and brake master cylinder once. Problem is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
1993 Ford Tempo brakes problems
20 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor8
- Foundation components6
- Foundation components: disc: pads5
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
- Foundation components: disc: caliper2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
- Power assist: hydraulic1
- Power assist1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Tempo brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Ford Tempo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hose/line coming off the back of compressor, line from manifold to condensor failed also. Mjs
Check engine light remains on. Consumer continuously has to replace brakes. Also vehicle hydroplanes at slightest acceleration when the roads are wet.
Faulty tires cause the vehicle to hydroplane at the slightest acceleration when the roads are wet. Nlm
Vehicle was traveling 40mph downhill, applied brakes and they went to the floor, no brake response, hit a truck, frontal impact. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem.
Seatbelt (all) motor doesn't run and backseat stick, power locks only work when it warm, drivers side door doesn't work at all. Camshaft pulley was recalled and supposedly fixed, just after warranty ran out it broke again. Brakes go out ever six month, replaced waterpump twice, idle pulley, fan motor and the lower front ball joints, starter, alternator, battery twice, entire muffler system 3 times, bar that goes across the front by the wheels, blower motor chrips and squeeks at low blowing speeds, replace muffler heat shields and there still is clanging noise in the front crankshaft, also replaced motor mounts, should have kept the beater it was much cheaper.
Left rear brake shoe linings separated from shoes. Left rear wheel bearings came apart. Both rear brake cylinders leaked. Front engine pulley/harmonic balancer came apart.
While driving vehicle, went to apply brakes, made loud noises, had not warning. Brakes worn out, returned vehicle home. Took it to a mechanic & was informed that rotors had to be turned & new brakes put on. Manual says ck at 30,000; dealer says 5,000. *ak
Brake pads replaced.
Purchased car used, the driver's and passenger's side seat belt retractors stopped working and the brake pads were replaced on four occasions and make noise . Please describe .
Questions about the 1993 Ford Tempo brakes
Does the 1993 Ford Tempo have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Ford Tempo brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Tempo brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Tempo have bad brakes?
The Ford Tempo model years with the most brakes complaints are 1990 (21 complaints), 1993 (20 complaints) and 1991 (18 complaints).
Other 1993 Ford Tempo problems
Engine 61Seat belts 61Electrical 37Transmission 21Fuel system 13Acceleration 11Tires 8Airbags 7Steering 7Visibility 7Body 6Locks 4Seats 4Suspension 4Lights 3Wheels 2
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