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1993 Ford Tempo: stuck in gear or won't shift

5 of the 227 complaints about the 1993 Ford Tempo describe stuck in gear or won't shift.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year

  • 1994
    3
  • 1993
    5
  • 1992
    1

What owners say

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Transmission · SC

Intermittently transmission would not shift into gears. Dealer inspected vehicle. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 17, 1997 · Steering, Transmission · IL

Transmission would not shift from 1st to 2nd gear; also worn out tie rod end due to lack of lubrication.

Filed May 29, 1996 · Transmission · NE

Failure of the transmission, when driving the vehicle does not shift out of gear.

Filed Jun 21, 1995 · Transmission · NJ

The car gets stuck in first gear and will not shift out of first gear, only way to rectify is to pull over turn off the car and start again. Please describe.

Filed May 9, 1995 · Transmission · OH

The transmission does not shift right when car is at a stop car sound like it want to cut off. Tt

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Tempo won't shift

Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1993 Ford Tempo?

5 of 227 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Tempo (2%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 1993.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Tempo?

There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Tempo

Stalling 39Seat belt 16Won't start 6

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