1987 Ford Tempo Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1987 Ford Tempo. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V060000Apr 27, 1987350 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Ford Tempo 1987, Escort 1987, Mercury Lynx 1987

  Reported issue: Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels.

  Possible consequence: Wheel studs could fracture creating a risk of a wheelseparating with little forewarning.

  Remedy: Replace wheel lug nuts and if necessary, replace wheels and wheel studs.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• PE96005Rear brk adjuster failureClosed · Jan 19, 1996
• DP96002Rear brake system failureClosed · Jan 11, 1996
• EA91052Seat belt separationClosed · Nov 27, 1991
• PE91025Fuel pump failureClosed · Dec 17, 1990
• EA90008Failed passive restraintClosed · Dec 27, 1989

← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Tempo