I have recently purchased a 1996 ford contour and don't know if the recalls have been taken care of. Do I need a recall authorization or something to take the vehicle to a ford dealership. The floor shifter on the automatic transmission may need to be repaired. I don't know if that is part of the recall #98v23300. Please advise how I should proceed. I did not see another form to request this information. Thank you, karen l. Johnson
The worst 1996 Ford Tempo problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Ford Tempo 3
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What 1996 Ford Tempo owners say
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Heard noise when applying the brakes due to wear of the outer front wheel bearing.
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Questions about the 1996 Ford Tempo
Is the 1996 Ford Tempo reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Ford Tempo, fewer than a typical Tempo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Ford Tempo?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Tempo have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Tempo have bad transmission?
The Ford Tempo model years with the most transmission complaints are 1993 (21 complaints) and 1992 (12 complaints).
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