1989 Ford Tempo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 14%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Ford Tempo, 14% of the 124 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Odometer reading is not registering miles, and speedometer is not reading MPH. Vehicle runs hot, electronic fan in cooling system does not operate properly. Also, extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied, and automatic lock on driver's side does not operate properly. Dealer contacted several times, and cannot remedy the problems incurred. Problems still exist. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834793, filed 1999-02“Clutch failed twice,transmission failed, brake system malfuctioned, automatic seat belt retractor failed, exhaust system replaced, oil pan gasket replaced. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #971018, filed 1995-08Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Tempo
33 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Tempo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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