Ford TEMPO engine problems
119 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
727 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
82,948 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1981 to 2000 model years. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
119 of 727 complaints match this topic (16.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 490856 · 1995-12-31 (December 31, 1995)
DISTRIBUTOR FAILED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
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Owner report 734103 · 2000-10-12 (October 12, 2000)
ELECTRONIC MODULE ON DISTRIBUTOR FAULTY AND CAUSED CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEED. NARROWLY AVOIDED HAVING AN ACCIDENT WHEN ENGINE DIED. FORD CHARGED FOR A NEW PART BUT OTHER CARS MAY STILL HAVE THIS FAULTY PART PUTTING THE PUBLIC AT RISK
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Owner report 734929 · 2000-10-23 (October 23, 2000)
THE CAR DIES AT ANY TIME, ANYWHERE, MY MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A FAULTY MODULE. I AM IN GREAT DANGER OF THE SAFETY OF MY CHILD AND MYSELF. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ON THIS VEHICLE, AS I HAVE BEEN STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE RECALL OF THIS MODULE.*AK
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Owner report 754839 · 2001-11-24 (November 24, 2001)
CAR STALLS WHEN STEERING WHEEL TURNED SHARPLY. *AK
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Owner report 964547 · 1995-04-28 (April 28, 1995)
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/BUCK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964547 at NHTSA ↗