Driver's side seat collapsed while traveling on the highway.
The worst 1997 Ford Tempo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ford Tempo 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
- 2.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator,...
What 1997 Ford Tempo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake rotors failed.
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Questions about the 1997 Ford Tempo
Is the 1997 Ford Tempo reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Ford Tempo, fewer than a typical Tempo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford Tempo?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is seats (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Tempo have?
No recalls on record.
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).
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