1994 Ford Tempo: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 160 complaints about the 1994 Ford Tempo describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

1994
5
1993
3
1992
16
1991
4
1990
12

What owners say

Filed Jan 11, 2005 · Engine · 137,000 miles · MA · fire

While driving at 40 MPH the heating level went up. The consumer proceeded to the store to purchase antifreeze, noticed the vehicle smoking, the check engine light came on, the consumer got out of the vehicle, and the vehicle burst into flames. The vehicle was totaled.*ak......*ak in the time the consumer had the car, the temperature gauge never went pass normal until that day; the engine cooling fan would come on before the gauge went up passed normal.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Engine · 137,000 miles · PA · fire

1994 ford tempo gl. My husband's car went up in flames and smoke yesterday while driving it, the fire department and police came and put it out. The car is a total loss, as well as the jacket my husband was (fortunately) wearing when the flames came shooting out from the engine area into the driver's seat. A friend of mine suggested that I check if others had this problem, and I came across this site. It looks like others have had this problem, if the federal safety agency campaign 97v019000 is an indication of such. As far as I know, we were never notified that some ford tempos were potential fire traps. My husband could have been severely burned, but fortunately, his jacket took the brunt of the flames.

Filed Jul 14, 2000 · Electrical · IL · fire

Owned vehicle for five months, with no warning at all vehicle caught on fire starting from the front when attempted to settle matter with ford and river oaks ford no one would accept responsibility for the damage to the vehicle as well as my own personal belongings that were destroyed. Because of employment travel distance was forced to purchase vehicle wholesale for substitution collateral on previous loan. Money to purchase 2nd vehicle was borrowed from family member totaling $543.75. Spoke with salesmen at river oaks ford who promised the following year would grant a great deal on very reliable vehicle. Waited over a year and a half was forced to continue payments on a vehicle that I was unable to use due to error on warranty that came with vehicle. I am still expected to pay for vehicle which was scrapped and is probably some ones hub cap. Furthur more they want $3000.00 cash more for me to get into another vehicle plus remaining balance on the loan for the tempo that became toast due to their neglagance in not notifying me or previous owner if infact there was a recall notice or problem. I also feel that it is very unfair that if I dont pay on the loan because of the incident they wont hesitate to ruin my good credit.I understand mistakes happen andi have been very paitent on seeking legal council how ever I am getting no cooperation from ford to even come to a happy medium. In closing I hope that you will be able to assist me in this matter so that I may clear the original debt and be compensated for my loss.

Filed Sep 14, 1998 · Electrical, Steering · KY

There are some problems with steering gear and column because when consumer was using the horn smoke came out and horn never worked again. On the other hand, the ignition switch worked sometimes, and it was not easy to get the key in. The dealer was not contacted.

Filed Aug 27, 1998 · Electrical · TX · fire

While vehicle was parked it caught fire. The fire investigator informed owner that the wire under the driver's seat had shorted out. The manufacturer and delaer will be notified.