Consumer was in parking lot driving about 2 MPH when vehicle accelerated, engine revved. Consumer applied brakes, but vehicle continued. Vehicle struck a pedestrian, a tree, and was then stopped by a pole.*ak one person was injured in accident.
1994 Ford Tempo brakes problems
15 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor5
- Foundation components5
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: disc: caliper2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
- Foundation components: drum1
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 1994 Ford Tempo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have replaced the brakes, caliper 3 times rotors 2 times and a mechanic can not find the problem the car does not stop well in heavy traffic constant grinding and squealing even after replacment there should have been a recall by now this has been a problem since ive had the car under warranty ford would never fix the problem they said there is nothing wrong.
Brake failure.
Power window motor failed.
Transmission hesitates and bangs into gear, very erratic.
While driving and unpon depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has called the dealer , dealer has replaced master cylinder .
Was driving and upon aplying the brakes there were no brakes, consumer hit a wall . Please describe .
The brakes have been replaced twice on vehicle, first at 2,000 miles than again at 32, 000. When pressing on the brakes there is pulsatiion/shaking and the back brakes grind and scrape.
Brake rotors machined 3 times.
Every 400 miles replacement of brake calipers/rotors and pads due to wear.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Tempo brakes
Does the 1994 Ford Tempo have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford Tempo, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Tempo brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 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 1994 Ford Tempo problems
Engine 44Seat belts 36Fuel system 21Electrical 19Acceleration 9Visibility 9Transmission 8Airbags 7Steering 5Suspension 5Body 4Seats 3Lights 1
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