1994 FORD TEMPO PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Tempo 2.3 (102 Hp)
Tempo 2.3 (99 Hp)
Tempo 2.3 AWD (102 Hp)
Tempo 3.0 V6 (132 Hp)
Tempo 2.3 (102 Hp)
Tempo 2.3 (99 Hp)
Tempo 3.0 V6 (132 Hp)

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Engine Issues
- "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" Light Goes On While Driving
- Fire in Engine Area
- Tapping Sound from Engine
- Engine Downshifting While Driving
- Engine Stalling Intermittently
- Car Dies While Driving
- Engine Overheating
- Engine Stalls in Hot Weather
- Engine Noise/Banging
- "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" Light Goes On While Driving
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2. Safety Restraints Issues
- Seatbelt Failures
- Airbag Failures
- Automatic Restraints Malfunctioning
- Seatbelt Failures
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3. Brake Issues
- Brake Rotors Failing
- Brake Failure
- Brake Fluid Leak
- Brake Pads, Rotors, and Calipers Need Replacement
- Brake Squealing
- Brakes Continuously Squeak
- Complete Loss of Brakes
- Brakes Grinding and Screeching
- Brake Rotors Failing
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4. Fuel System Issues
- Gas Tank Rusting and Leaking
- Fuel Pump Failures
- Fuel Leakage Due to Rust
- Fuel Throttle Sticking
- Gas Tank Rusting and Leaking
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5. Transmission Issues
- Transmission Sticking in Low Gear
- Gears Not Shifting Properly
- Transmission Hesitating and Banging
- Transmission Slips
- Transmission Sticking in Low Gear
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6. Electronics and Wiring Issues
- Electrical Short in Ignition Switch
- Starter/Engine Fails to Start
- Window Motor Failure
- Wiper Blade Motor Failure
- Horn Failure Causing Smoke
- Automatic Shoulder Belt Failure
- Dash Smoke/Short
- Electrical Short in Ignition Switch
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7. Suspension and Frame Issues
- Control Arm Failure
- Rear Control Arm and Gas Tank Rusting
- Trunk Torsion Bar Disconnecting
- Inner and Outer Tie Rod Failures
- Suspension Bolt Coming Loose
- Front End Suspension Bolt Fails
- Control Arm Failure
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8. Miscellaneous Issues
- Automatic Shoulder Belt Choking Driver
- Harmonic Balancer Failures
- Excessive Heat Inside Car
- Wiper Blades Intermittent Failure
- Crankshaft Pulley Failures
- Passenger Seat Difficulty
- Cruise Control Malfunction
- Cooling Fan Motor Failure
- Rear Wheel Cylinder Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Failure
- Water Pump Failure
- No Headlights/Headlamp Fogging
- Heater and Air Conditioner Failure
- Speedometer Needle Jumping
- Braking Issues Due to Material Substandard
- Oil Leak Due to Gasket Failure
- Noisy Belts in Tensioner
- Spark Plug and Wire Failures
- Control Arm Rusting Issue
- Worn Front Brake Rotors
- ABS System Malfunction
- Engine Check Light Illuminating/Won't Restart
- Stalling and Not Restarting
- Lack of ECM/ECU Recall
- Gasoline Fumes Leaking
- Control Arm and Gas Tank Rusting
- Automatic Transmission Issue
- Exterior Rusting Issue
- Exterior Corrosion and Rusting
- Fume Leakage
- Frontal Impact Seatbelt Failure
- Shoot Seatbelt Failure
- Push-Button Ignition Key Failure
- Stalling in Traffic
- Faulty Motorized Seatbelts
- Front Suspension Bolt Failure
- Manual Transmission Improperly Installed
- No Brakes After Starting Car
- Auto Belts Tightens & Chokes
- Fumes in Cabin, Exhaust Issue
- Stalling in Traffic, No Start
- Engine Check Light Illuminates
- Cooling System Issue, Engine Damage
- Front End Collision, Airbag Issue
- Stalling, Safety Risk
- Automatic Belt Retraction Issue
- Belt Tightening, Choking Hazard
- Stalling Issue, Cooling System Affected
- Stalling Resumes, Safety Hazard
- Gear Failure, Tranmission Issue
- Engine Failure, Long Repair Time
- Riding Trouble, Seatbelt Issue
- Airbag Malfunction, Front Impact
- Engine Light On, Vehicle Shutdown
- Fire While Parked, Wire Shortage
- Intermittent Wipers Noisy, Motor Issue
- Window Problem, Drive Assembly Faulty
- Windshield Wiper Blade Issue
- Windshield Motor Replacement
- Seatbelt Issue, Motor Damage
- Engine Shutdown, Highway Driving
- Parked Fire, Wire Short Condition
- Automatic Shoulder Belt Choking Driver
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774