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Body and structurePart report

1988 Ford Tempo Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 126 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Ford Tempo, 2% of the 126 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199442%
199363%
199242%
199111%
199022%
198954%
198822%
198712%

Other parts of the 1988 Ford Tempo

Electrical system
50 complaints
Engine cooling
26 complaints
Seat belts
16 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford Tempo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology