Model year record

1991 Ford Tempo

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 143 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline21
Electrical system: ignition9
Engine and engine cooling: engine6
Seat belts: front: retractor6105,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum6
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator5112,633 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump5
Vehicle speed control540,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip440,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Electrical system345,000 mi
Seat belts338,000 mi
Seats3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Engine and engine cooling2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads240,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system140,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front189,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor140,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 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.

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.