Ford TEMPO steering problems
57 complaint narratives mention steering 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.
Steering behavior evidence
57 of 727 complaints match this topic (7.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 754839 · 2001-11-24 (November 24, 2001)
CAR STALLS WHEN STEERING WHEEL TURNED SHARPLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 754839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984874 · 1996-05-28 (May 28, 1996)
AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING COLUMN GETS HOT; IGNITION KEY BECOMES REAL HOT; DIFFICULT TO HOLD/REMOVE WITH HAND. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983082 · 1996-04-19 (April 19, 1996)
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE, ELECTRICAL WIRES AROUND STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT FIRE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983092 · 1996-04-19 (April 19, 1996)
POWER STEERING PUMP IS LEAKING POWER STERING FLUID UNTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983092 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478194 · 1995-01-01 (January 1, 1995)
FRONT END STARTED SHAKING, CAUSING DRIVER TO JERK STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSE OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT). *AMK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478194 at NHTSA ↗