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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 ↗