Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / Tempo / 1988
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
005027682 FORD TEMPO 1988 Dt: the consumer stated she is having retraction problems with her seat belt. the seat belt is not retracting correctly from the lap belt, from the
005020709 FORD TEMPO 1988 CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FREE REPAIRS TO 1988 FORD TEMPO GL'S TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR.*MR *NM
005020708 FORD TEMPO 1988 CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FREE REPAIRS TO 1988 FORD TEMPO GL'S TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR.*MR *NM
999253217 FORD TEMPO 1988 Smelled hot wire smell while driving on highway. noticed 1 inch flame in left airvent which grew to 5 inches when stopped car. unhooked battery,
001192651 FORD TEMPO 1988 The lap belt on passenager side front will not stay clasped. drivers shoulder strap (automatic) will not slide open. the motor can be heard inside,
0000139314 FORD TEMPO 1988 While driving vehicle for a high amount of time engine dies out when coming to a stop or even driving at high speeds. no one knows problem.*ak *
0000127988 FORD TEMPO 1988 WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH CAUSED A NEAR ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
999122734 FORD TEMPO 1988 WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION AND TURNING IT TOO FAR, WHEN COME BACK TO THE CAR, BATTERY IS DEAD.*AK
000113008 FORD TEMPO 1988 Seat belts malfunctioned. automatic belts realeased & unreleased while driving. consumer tried to find manuel to override . took vehicle to
999105033 FORD TEMPO 1988 BRAKE LINE RUPTURED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC
988083868 FORD TEMPO 1988 This vehicle has stalled on startup position in traffic since it was new and has continued to do so after numerous complaints to the dealer. this
0000080498 FORD TEMPO 1988 WORK DONE ON ENGINE BEFORE RECALL WAS KNOWN. CAR NOT THE SAME SINCE. TOTAL COST TO ME ,ABOUT 1500.00.*AK
001073962 FORD TEMPO 1988 The engine stalls while driving. sometime it will restart just to stall again after a few miles. the ignition switch was replaced under a previous
001069821 FORD TEMPO 1988 I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR AN INJURY BEFORE FORD FIXES!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
995056264 FORD TEMPO 1988 I lost my 4-year old son in my car. it was parked, i don't know why he got in the car. we had just arrived at my mothers. no one can prove anything
000050820 FORD TEMPO 1988 Motionless ford in garage failed to start 8-21-00, repair shop installed ford module, saying that was chief probem. the trouble remained; engine
000013363 FORD TEMPO 1988 IGNITION COIL AND MODULE FAILED. NLM
999013362 FORD TEMPO 1988 TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. NLM
998013361 FORD TEMPO 1988 MUFFLER FAILED. NLM
997013360 FORD TEMPO 1988 RACK AND PINION FAILED. NLM
997013359 FORD TEMPO 1988 MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. NLM
997013358 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED (THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP). NLM
993013356 FORD TEMPO 1988 TWO OUTER AXEL BOOTS FAILED. NLM
990013355 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAULTY AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. NLM
990013354 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE SPEED SENSOR FAILED. NLM
999013353 FORD TEMPO 1988 VALVE STEMS FAILED. NLM
994193033 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. THE LATCH WHICH ADJUST THE RECLINE POSITION OF THE SEAT BROKE. LEAVING THE SEAT AT A RECLINING POSISTION. *AK
996193005 FORD TEMPO 1988 MALE PLUG ON THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR BURNT UP. PLUG IS A PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
996193001 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE TURNING SIGNAL SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996192815 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNBUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
996192814 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNBUCKLE. *AK
996191593 FORD TEMPO 1988 Car caught on fire in ignition switch. car was totaled. *ak consumer states approximately 2 blocks from home consumer smelled smoke and then saw
995191591 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVER'S SIDE FEMALE END BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. WILL NOT LOCK TOGETHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
996190780 FORD TEMPO 1988 Consumer parked, the car cut off and car started it up and hit a truck.*ak consumer states whenshe came out of store she could not find her vehicle,
0000189458 FORD TEMPO 1988 WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 15-20MPH, EPERIENCED FAILURE OF LEFT AND RIGHT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS, CAUSING REAR TIRES TO LOCK UP. *AK
996187607 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE VEHICLE HAD FIRE DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE CAR WAS BUILT IN CANADA. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
0000183077 FORD TEMPO 1988 PLASTIC SLEEVE THAT SUPPORTS FEMALE PORTION CRACKS. THIS CAUSES BELT TO FALL WITHIN SEAT NOT ABLE TO LATCH BELTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
995181423 FORD TEMPO 1988 WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE LOSSES SPEED STALLS, STOP. TT
0000178449 FORD TEMPO 1988 AT NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH . TT
995176569 FORD TEMPO 1988 ALTERNATOR IN VEHICLE HAS FAILED FIVE TIMES, LAST TIME IT FAILED IT CAUSED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. TT
0000175876 FORD TEMPO 1988 SEAT BELT BUCKLE DRIVER SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. TT DEALER CHARGED TO REPLACE SEAT BELT.*JB
0000175875 FORD TEMPO 1988 SEAT BELT BUCKLE DRIVER SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. TT DEALER CHARGED TO REPLACE SEAT BELT.*JB
993170074 FORD TEMPO 1988 MOISTURE PENETRATES THE HEADLIGHTS REDUCING THE VISIBILITY OF HEADLIGHTS. TT
995168899 FORD TEMPO 1988 WIPER MOTOR FAILURE, REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT
989167132 FORD TEMPO 1988 SEATBELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT RETRACT. TT
994165516 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE UNIVERSAL JOINT/DRIVESHAFTS HAD TO BE REPLACED ABOUT THREE TIME. TT
994160445 FORD TEMPO 1988 ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE BURNED OUT REGULATOR 4 TIMES. TT
995159397 FORD TEMPO 1988 ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT). TT
992159185 FORD TEMPO 1988 DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. TT
995158348 FORD TEMPO 1988 MOTOR MOUNTS WENT ONCE BEFORE, NEW ONES ARE COMING LOOSE. TT
0000153783 FORD TEMPO 1988 EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE ENGINE . *AK
997150384 FORD TEMPO 1988 Driver's seat broke from the frame to the floor, causing the driver seat to move unexpectedly which may have resulted in loss of vehicle control.
998137031 FORD TEMPO 1988 While driving at any speed can hear a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle, and consumer has to keep foot on the brake and acceleator in
997136471 FORD TEMPO 1988 When trying to pull out, vehicle will stall and sound like it is about to cut off. also,driver side seat belt won't work properly. when driving the
997136470 FORD TEMPO 1988 When trying to pull out, vehicle will stall and sound like it is about to cut off. also,driver side seat belt won't work properly. when driving the
998135337 FORD TEMPO 1988 A faulty alternator caused a fire in the vehicle. the alternator had been replaced 3 times due to overheating with a re-manufactured alternator. *
0000132897 FORD TEMPO 1988 When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing vehicle to be in middle of an intersection or in some cases in middle
998124854 FORD TEMPO 1988 CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS. *AK
997122113 FORD TEMPO 1988 Air bag. driving approximately 45mph, approached an intersection, and went through with not enough time to brake. hit the side of his car, air bag
996107185 FORD TEMPO 1988 The wiring harness connected to the alnernator overheats and sometimes smoke is evident. this is a mitsibishi alternator, ford doesn't recognize
996104938 FORD TEMPO 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK *JB
996104540 FORD TEMPO 1988 #pe 96-026, while driving a fire broke out in the alternator . *ak consumer states the fire started at the alternator connector, shooting flames
0000102711 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILED, PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
0000101619 FORD TEMPO 1988 A MALFUNCTION OF THE LAP SEAT BELT, CLASP IS BROKEN WHERE IT CANNOT BE USED. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM
996100581 FORD TEMPO 1988 While driving an indicator light came on/off. turn signals stopped working then vehicle stalled in intersection. she got back in saw smoke then
0000100391 FORD TEMPO 1988 REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS DON'T REMAIN TIGHT. ON ONE OCCASION EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, RESULTING IN BRAKES LOCKING UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
995099946 FORD TEMPO 1988 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
995099945 FORD TEMPO 1988 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
996089063 FORD TEMPO 1988 HEADLAMP LENS SURFACE WEATHERED/CORRODED, CAUSING POOR LIGHTING AND INSPECTION FAILURE.
999088424 FORD TEMPO 1988 ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON
998078828 FORD TEMPO 1988 CRACK IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING LEAKAGE OF FUMES AND NOISE
999063046 FORD TEMPO 1988 CAR ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AT HIGH SPEED CAUSING CRASH INTO A WALL RESULTING IN INJURY THE DRIVER. YH
999061686 FORD TEMPO 1988 POSSIBLE FUEL LINE FAILURE/LEAKAGE CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. MJS
999061657 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
997059979 FORD TEMPO 1988 MALFUNCTIONED FUEL LINE CAUSED ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN.
996048779 FORD TEMPO 1988 ALTERNATORS HAVE MELTED AND FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
993047879 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE FIRE RESULTING IN DEATH AND HOME DISTRUCTION, DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.
0000047607 FORD TEMPO 1988 HEADLAMP LENS COVER LENSES ARE FOGGING AND AGING.
998046834 FORD TEMPO 1988 ALTERNATOR TERMINAL AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED.
993035954 FORD TEMPO 1988 RADIATOR FAN MOUNT FAILED.
0000034012 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE EXPERIENCING CONTINUED STALLING, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.
0000034011 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE IDLE NICE AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, BUT WHEN START OUT IT WOULD STALL, NO WARNING.
997028249 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE FIRST CAR IN THIS DOCUMENT, SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP ON.
997026482 FORD TEMPO 1988 WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE CAUSED BY A FUEL LINE CLIP FAILURE. *AK
995020648 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE FIRE.
0000019661 FORD TEMPO 1988 REPLACED ALTERNATOR FOUR TIMES, ALSO REPLACED WIRING HARNESS. *AK
0000019660 FORD TEMPO 1988 REPLACED ALTERNATOR FOUR TIMES, ALSO REPLACED WIRING HARNESS. *AK
994018188 FORD TEMPO 1988 IGNITION SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.
0000018063 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
994017880 FORD TEMPO 1988 IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, REPLACED WITH SAME DEFECTIVE SWITCH.
0000017684 FORD TEMPO 1988 DURING VEHICLE COLLISION SEAT BELTS FAILED.
995016925 FORD TEMPO 1988 EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE BRAKE SHOES. *SD
996015589 FORD TEMPO 1988 SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. *SD
993014438 FORD TEMPO 1988 ALTERNATOR REPLACED. *SD
993014437 FORD TEMPO 1988 ELECTRICAL WIRING FIRE. *SD
995011110 FORD TEMPO 1988 REAR BRAKE DRUM RUSTED, CAUSING FAILURE OF BRAKE. *SD
995005101 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE STALLS UPON STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS/TRAFFIC LIGHTS. *AW
995000989 FORD TEMPO 1988 OIL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO COME ON. *AK
994000621 FORD TEMPO 1988 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED.
994000620 FORD TEMPO 1988 AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO BLOW COOL AIR AFTER REPAIR ATTEMPTS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 489470) *SKD
994000619 FORD TEMPO 1988 TRANSMISSION SLIPS.
994000618 FORD TEMPO 1988 FUEL PUMP REPLACED.
994000617 FORD TEMPO 1988 IDLE CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.
994000616 FORD TEMPO 1988 GASKET REPLACED.
994000615 FORD TEMPO 1988 THROTTLE AIR BYPASS VALVE REPLACED.
003212732 FORD TEMPO 1988 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. *AK *NLM
001192667 FORD TEMPO 1988 The lap belt on passenager side front will not stay clasped. drivers shoulder strap (automatic) will not slide open. the motor can be heard inside,
002183300 FORD TEMPO 1988 Gasoline leaks on engine. *ak consumer noticed gasoline coming out of the vacuum hose that runs from the fuel pressure regulator to the vacuum
002171349 FORD TEMPO 1988 Nhtsa recall96v 071000/ manufacturer's recall 95s28 concerning ignition fai;ure. consumer noticed from outside window that vehicle was on fire.
002171339 FORD TEMPO 1988 Nhtsa recall96v 071000/ manufacturer's recall 95s28 concerning ignition fai;ure. consumer noticed from outside window that vehicle was on fire.
001164183 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE FAILS TO OPERATE IN DRIVE, BUT IT DOES OPERATE IN REVERSE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
001164173 FORD TEMPO 1988 VEHICLE FAILS TO OPERATE IN DRIVE, BUT IT DOES OPERATE IN REVERSE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
0000139321 FORD TEMPO 1988 While driving vehicle for a high amount of time engine dies out when coming to a stop or even driving at high speeds. no one knows problem.*ak *
0000132904 FORD TEMPO 1988 When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing vehicle to be in middle of an intersection or in some cases in middle
999122741 FORD TEMPO 1988 WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION AND TURNING IT TOO FAR, WHEN COME BACK TO THE CAR, BATTERY IS DEAD.*AK
0000109897 FORD TEMPO 1988 ALTERNATOR HARNESS CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO BURN OUT. *AK
999105040 FORD TEMPO 1988 BRAKE LINE RUPTURED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC
0000100390 FORD TEMPO 1988 REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS DON'T REMAIN TIGHT. ON ONE OCCASION EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, RESULTING IN BRAKES LOCKING UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
988083875 FORD TEMPO 1988 This vehicle has stalled on startup position in traffic since it was new and has continued to do so after numerous complaints to the dealer. this
001083319 FORD TEMPO 1988 I was driving, wife in passenger seat with lap belt engaged. upon stopping, lap belt would not release. impossible for her to exit car because of
001076333 FORD TEMPO 1988 Was driving in town on 07/21/01 in the afternoon going home, when car started vibrating real badly, and wondered all over road. the tire in questioned
0000068448 FORD TEMPO 1988 After putting gas in the car with the windows rolled up there is an odor of gas inside the car. the odor is also there with the windows down while
0000060174 FORD TEMPO 1988 Engine will quit suddenly and usually at speeds above 45 mph. i narrowly avoided an accident when the engine stalled because a truck was right behnd
995056270 FORD TEMPO 1988 I lost my 4-year old son in my car. it was parked, i don't know why he got in the car. we had just arrived at my mothers. no one can prove anything
000055549 FORD TEMPO 1988 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
000055543 FORD TEMPO 1988 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
000050826 FORD TEMPO 1988 Motionless ford in garage failed to start 8-21-00, repair shop installed ford module, saying that was chief probem. the trouble remained; engine
999013366 FORD TEMPO 1988 TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. NLM
999013365 FORD TEMPO 1988 VALVE STEMS FAILED. NLM
998013364 FORD TEMPO 1988 MUFFLER FAILED. NLM
997013363 FORD TEMPO 1988 RACK AND PINION FAILED. NLM
997013362 FORD TEMPO 1988 MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. NLM
997013361 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED (THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP). NLM
993013360 FORD TEMPO 1988 TWO OUTER AXEL BOOTS FAILED. NLM
990013359 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAULTY AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. NLM
990013358 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE SPEED SENSOR FAILED. NLM
996013357 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE HEATER CORE FAILED. NLM
994193053 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. THE LATCH WHICH ADJUST THE RECLINE POSITION OF THE SEAT BROKE. LEAVING THE SEAT AT A RECLINING POSISTION. *AK
996193022 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE TURNING SIGNAL SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996193021 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE TURNING SIGNAL SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996193006 FORD TEMPO 1988 MALE PLUG ON THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR BURNT UP. PLUG IS A PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
996193002 FORD TEMPO 1988 THE TURNING SIGNAL SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996192835 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNBUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
996192834 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNBUCKLE. *AK
996191613 FORD TEMPO 1988 Car caught on fire in ignition switch. car was totaled. *ak consumer states approximately 2 blocks from home consumer smelled smoke and then saw
995191611 FORD TEMPO 1988 DRIVER'S SIDE FEMALE END BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. WILL NOT LOCK TOGETHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
996190845 FORD TEMPO 1988 Drove to store, returned home, noticed brake light still on, checked underneath and bundle of wires was smoking, unplugged brake switch, wires
996190844 FORD TEMPO 1988 Drove to store, returned home, noticed brake light still on, checked underneath and bundle of wires was smoking, unplugged brake switch, wires
996190843 FORD TEMPO 1988 Drove to store, returned home, noticed brake light still on, checked underneath and bundle of wires was smoking, unplugged brake switch, wires
996190779 FORD TEMPO 1988 Consumer parked, the car cut off and car started it up and hit a truck.*ak consumer states whenshe came out of store she could not find her vehicle,

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