1988 Ford Tempo Electrical system Problems

“I lost my 4-year old son in my car. It was parked, I don't know why he got in the car. We had just arrived at my mothers. No one can prove anything because the dash is so burnt and the steringwheel was in the floor. Although they found no traces of anything that could of started it other than faulty ignition switch. The car still sits and they want me to forget about it. Lawyers keep backing out after so far. Please help me. I have to know the truth and get what I deserve. No one can put a price on a lost child.”

“The engine stalls while driving. Sometime it will restart just to stall again after a few miles. The ignition switch was replaced under a previous recall but the problem continues to persist. The electronic control unit was replace twice in the last 12 months. I believe there is a problem with the wiring/module that regulates the electrical pulses that fire the plugs. I will ask the dealer to research. Unfortuantely, this electrical problem seems to be very common on Ford Tempo's but none of the technical service bulletins address it.”

“Engine will quit suddenly and usually at speeds above 45 MPH. I narrowly avoided an accident when the engine stalled because a truck was right behnd me. The truck was able to change lanes quick enough to avoid the accident. The engine failure has occured about 8 times since I have owned the car. I cannot determine the cause of the engine failure I.e. From either ignition failure or from fuel starvation from an unknown cause. In each case, the car would restart after a half hour wait. This represents a potential for a serious accident especially from a rear end collission hazard.”

“Nhtsa recall96v 071000/ manufacturer's recall 95s28 concerning ignition fai;ure. Consumer noticed from outside window that vehicle was on fire. Vehicle had been sitting I driveway for 30-45 minutes after being driven home. Vehicle had flames coming from under the hood. Consumer was confirming recall to be serviced. Please provide more information.”

“Smelled hot wire smell while driving on highway. Noticed 1 inch flame in left airvent which grew to 5 inches when stopped car. Unhooked battery, poured liquid over dashboard which was on fire, closed door, waited for firetruck. I think it started in headlight switch. Car totaled, most of dash burnt away.”