Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford tempo. The contact stated that the fuel tank in routed out and caused fuel to leak. The contact noticed the fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that smell of fuel was normal. The contact stated that the fuel leaked whenever the fuel tank was full and onto hot exhaust pipes. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
1994 Ford Tempo fuel system problems
21 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly13
- Delivery: fuel pump4
- Storage: auxillary tank1
- Fuel injection system1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Tempo fuel system 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.
While driving at any speed engine check light would illuminate, vehicle would shut off, dealer informed consumer that fuel pump overheated which caused vehicle to shut off. *ak
Fuel tank rusted/corroded through top. Dealer found nothing wrong when told of complaint about fuel fumes in garage. Subsequent mechanical inspection discovered hole in tank. When mechanic attempted to obtain a used tank from auto parts yard, found other tanks in similar vehicles all had corroded tanks. New tank ordered from ford dealer.
I am filing this report on behalf of a family employee. The car was parked in our garage on two occasions. I smelled very strong gasoline fumes. When she took the car to a ford dealer she was told nothing was wrong. A local mechanic found the gas tank rusted through on the top of the tank. When he went to a wrecking yard to find a late model used tank, he found that the rust area was on all the used components. He replaced her tank with a new one and placed a protective patch over the area where a design flaw appears to allow water to puddle and corrode or rust the tank through on top.
Carburetor and distributor failed.
Fuel tank was experiencing fuel leakage near exhaust pipe due to severe rust/corrosion.
Fuel tank itself is leaking. Dealer has not been contacted.
Fuel tank rusted through, causing fuel leakage. Dealer has been notified. *ak
Gas tank rusted and leaked oil onto the exhaust system. Consumer feared that this may have started a fire if vehicle oerheated because of hot weather.
Car died while driving down the street; no warning; no nothing.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Tempo fuel system
Does the 1994 Ford Tempo have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Ford Tempo, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Tempo fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford Tempo fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Tempo have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Tempo model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1994 (21 complaints), 1993 (13 complaints) and 1991 (10 complaints).
Other 1994 Ford Tempo problems
Engine 44Seat belts 36Electrical 19Brakes 15Acceleration 9Visibility 9Transmission 8Airbags 7Steering 5Suspension 5Body 4Seats 3Lights 1
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