SuspensionPart report
1985 Ford Tempo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1985 Ford Tempo, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 85V145000Nov 5, 1985Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. Consequence of…Covers: Ford Tempo 1984–1985, Mercury Topaz 1984–1985
- 85V086000Jul 3, 1985Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. Consequence of defect: if bolts fracture, rear spindle…Covers: Ford Tempo 1984–1985, Mercury Topaz 1984–1985
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1985 Ford Tempo
Electrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Ford Tempo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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