1991 FORD TEMPO PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Engine Stalling:

  • Engine continually stalls
    
  • Engine stalls after taking off from standstill
    
  • Vehicle stalled at intersection and while backing up
    
  • Vehicle stalls after coming to a complete stop
    

• 2. Brake Issues:

  • ABS brake failure, pulsate when brakes are applied
    
  • Brake failure, emergency brakes will not hold
    
  • Front/rear brakes failed
    
  • Excessive wear on brakes, replacement of pads every year
    
  • Rear brake adjuster failure, causing severe scoring of drum
    

• 3. Electrical Issues:

  • Battery failed prematurely
    
  • Electrical problem caused failure of wiring harness/spark module/main computer/ground wires, resulting in vehicle stalling
    
  • Alternator failure
    

• 4. Transmission Issues:

  • Transmission fluid leak caused engine fire
    
  • Transmission slips out of gear when driving up an incline
    

• 5. Safety Restraint System Issues:

  • Driver lap seat belt jammed, locking driver inside vehicle
    
  • Drivers and passenger's side seat belt retractors stopped working
    
  • Shoulder belt did not tighten up during rear end collision
    

• 6. Miscellaneous Mechanical Failures:

  • A/C clutch failure
    
  • Muffler rusted on inside, causing engine stalling
    
  • Computer inadequate for car, causing vehicle to stall
    

• 7. Fire Hazard:

  • Vehicle engulfed in flames while parked in parking garage