1987 Ford Tempo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Ford Tempo, 11% of the 53 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am financially obligated to past due bills; however I am trying to keep up with the car problems, I didn't know if there was any recall on this car! As mentioned I was given a fine of $50.00 for expired tags by about a week; I would have went to mva if given a warning for renewal! With all of the expenses in a car is there any way to get some work done without being indebted to a high priced mechanic? Economics should not play a part for safety of a car; should have ways to help economically disadvantaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #737185, filed 2000-12“Car wont restart after it has been drivin and or stopped at idle speed. Causing me to be stranded continually. Ford motor was suppose to fix the fuel pump , but instead replaced tfi switch and two other sensors , but am still having same symtoms sent car back and now they tell me its the fuel pump wich is why I took the car to them to begin with.. Then I here on the news about this tfi switch that Ford motor charged me an arm a leg and a foot for 640.00... I see a cover up or somthing is not right at my expense.. Not to mention the stearing problems and the brake failure.. …”
NHTSA complaint #731436, filed 2000-09Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 6% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 11 | 9% |
| 1987 | 6 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Tempo
28 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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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