Model year record

1987 Ford Tempo

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 79 owner complaints on file.

Ford Tempo, 1984–1987 generation
Pictured: the 1984–1987 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V060000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
350
Reported to NHTSA
1987-04-27
Owners notified
1987-04-10

Defect description

LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.

Safety risk

WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WHEELS AND WHEEL STUDS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch11—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator7—
Electrical system: ignition7—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Seats2—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—

The 1986 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1988 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Ford Tempo model years

All Ford Tempo recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.