While driving in traffic, engine suddenly stopped without warning. *ak vehicle will not start after stopping and shutting off engine, engine will start after one to two hours of cool down time.
1994 Ford Tempo: won't start
7 of the 160 complaints about the 1994 Ford Tempo describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
- 19981
- 19947
- 19936
- 19923
- 19901
What owners say
A no-start on these dates4/5/99,4/12/99, 6/9/99, 7/6/99, 9/19/00, 10/13/00. Has donw it one more time. Dealer kelp putting in parts but didn't fix problem and it does start and stalls also and could cause a wreck and they don't know whats wrong.
When going at a speed of 25mph engine check light came on and then the car stalled in traffic and would not start for about an hour. This has happened several times leaving me stranded for an hour at a time.
When driving at 25mph the engine check light came on and the car stalled. It would not start for about 45 minutes.
Car will shut down, without any type of instrument/gauge warning, when going at 30+ miles per hour. Panel lights come on just as they would when you first turn the ignition key. The first time this happened I had to wait about 15 minutes before the car would restart. A mechanic who checked out the car said it was the ignition module system, and that I could have it replaced or wait for a general recall. On later incidents, the car will not start for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
This car stalls when over heated in stop and go traffic,the temp.gauge does not show that it is hot ,but the car just stalls and will not start for about 30-45 min.I have spent alot of money on parts and nothing is working.I have high blood pressure and being stranded in 106 degree weather is not good for me .I have almost been killed on the highways by being stalled in a lane and not being able to restart the car,once it stalls it will not budge until it cools down .please help I cannot afford to keep putting parts on this car and my healyh is being affected by this. Than you.
When the weather is hot my 94 tempo stalls and will not start until it cools down. It will start and run until the engine get hot again. I understand that you were investigating this problem but dropped the investigation. Please resume your research. I am a college student trying to drive 65 miles to school each day and I feel this is a safety hazard as well as an inconvience.
Service bulletins that may apply
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- 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
Questions about the 1994 Ford Tempo won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 1994 Ford Tempo?
7 of 160 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Tempo (4%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Tempo?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Tempo
Stalling 22No deployment 5Ball joint 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5
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