1993 Ford Tempo engine problems

61 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 61
of this car's complaints: 27%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
26
Engine
25
Cooling system: fan
5
Cooling system
4
Cooling system: radiator assembly
3
Exhaust system
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1

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 1993 Ford Tempo engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 39 Won't start 6

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected

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 firesOpened September 30, 1996, closed April 15, 1997

There is no summary currently available

EA96024

Engine cooling fan firesOpened May 2, 1996, closed September 30, 1996

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 1993 Ford Tempo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Engine · 58,000 miles · LA

While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle started smoking under the hood. The consumer drove to a near-by mechanic, who disconnected the battery cables. The mechanic found that the motor mounts were worn, the engine needed to be rebuilt and the head gaskets were leaking. The speedometer was also inoperable. The dealer and the manufacturer will be informed of the problems.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Engine · CA

Consumer states that the vehicle stalls intermittently while driving.

Filed Feb 16, 2003 · Engine · 137,582 miles · GA

I have a 1993 ford tempo, the crankshaft pulley stoped spinning.I found a recall on the internet for my car,and the same problem.I contacted ford motor co. And they told me that my car came from a different location so the recall does not pertain to me.apparently there is a problem with the car.

Filed Feb 5, 2003 · Engine · TX

After half hour of driving at any speed, engine gauge indicate is overheat, due to a faulty engine sensor. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further. Ph

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Engine · WI

Consumer on behalf of daughter. This vehicle was purchased for consumers daughter, who started hearing noises. A couple of repair shops agreed it was the crankshaft pulley. This repair was on recall and was repaired six years prior to the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken in for repairs. Upon checking the vehicle, the mechanic, informed consumer that the water pump was bad. After repairing, the noise was still present. The mechanic changed the pulley at no cost to consumer.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · GA

The motor and/or transmission mounts on the described vehicle have failed three(3) times, the first as noted, occurred after only 18,000 miles and at the time the car had just passed the 36 month new car warranty. Wade ford in smyrna ,ga replaced the mounts the first time at no labor charge...only parts because the date was so close to the warranty expiration. Since then, the mounts have failed two more times. I would like to know if any other car owners of this make/model have had this problem?

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Engine · FL

Vehicle will stall without notice. Once it stalled on highway. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. *ak dealer can not find the cause of the stalling.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Engine · TX

Car cuts off while I'm driving. This only happens in daytime when weather is very hot. I have to let the car sit about 20-30 minutes before it will start again. No problems at night, or early morning when it's cool.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Engine · NY

Vehicle stalls out at any speed standing still or in motion. Vehicle seems to have the problem most in do the summer. Dealer cannot duplicate problem to correct it.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Engine · CA

Vehicle was stalling in hot weather/ 80-100 degrees. Engine check light came on. Consumer able to stop vehicle with emergency brake. *ak

Questions about the 1993 Ford Tempo engine

Does the 1993 Ford Tempo have engine problems?

Owners have filed 61 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 Ford Tempo engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).