1992 Ford Tempo engine problems
50 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1992 Ford Tempo, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
All gaskets & seals leak. Needs about a quart of oil per 15 miles. Because of oil dripping, car catches on fire. Nothing has been done to correct problem, too expensive!
Tl * the contact owns a 1992 ford tempo. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a noise. The contact stopped the vehicle and saw that some of the lug nuts were missing. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was found to contain no catalytic converter; furthermore, neither the horn and nor any of the electrical component functioned correctly. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 66,000. Updated 5/12/10 updated 06/11/10.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Ford Tempo
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Seat belts 43 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints