1989 Ford Tempo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Ford Tempo, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“After vehicle is operated at continuous high speeds (60mph) vehicle will stall when approaching a stop sign, red light etc. Vehicle will restart immediately, but will continue to stall at next stop. I consider this to be dangerous because following traffic is not expecting the stall, and getting through an intersection can be adventurous. Vehicle has had a major tuneup, (including wires rotor etc), throttle body cleaning, fuel injector cleaning but the problem persists. …”
NHTSA complaint #731582, filed 2000-09“While driving gas fumes/odor come about, indicating there may be a fuel leak. But a mechanic could not determine the problem or fix it. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #833312, filed 1999-01“Purchase car used had to replace the fuel pump three times and replaced motor mount one time and replaced the starter two times . Tt tfi replaced. Tp sensor replaced. Egr valve replaced. Inner tie rod end replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #973969, filed 1995-10Fuel 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 1989 Ford Tempo
33 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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