Vehicle stalls with a loss of total power. Vehicle stalled 3 times trying to get it home. It will not start until it has cooled down, the reason for the stalling is because the ignition module is mounted on the distributor, when the temperature goes above 257 degress, the module is likely to cut out and cause vehicle to stall, some vehicles were recalled. *ak
The worst 1998 Ford Tempo problems
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What 1998 Ford Tempo owners say
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Questions about the 1998 Ford Tempo
Is the 1998 Ford Tempo reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Ford Tempo, fewer than a typical Tempo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Tempo?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Tempo have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Tempo have the most electrical problems?
The Ford Tempo model years with the most electrical complaints are 1990 (46 complaints), 1992 (43 complaints) and 1993 (37 complaints).
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