1989 Ford Tempo Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 16%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Ford Tempo, 16% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact stated that the seat belt support on the 1989 Ford Tempo had disengaged on driver's side and front passenger side. The contact took vehicle to dealer , and the dealer stated that they wouldn't be able to fix the vehicle under warranty because the vehicle was too old. Updated 2/22/2007 - the consumer feels that the seat belt support was made from an inferior plastic which became brittle.”
NHTSA complaint #10179485, filed 2007-01, 72,000 miles“Driver/passenger seat belts failed to work properly. Sometimes belts would work when vehicle is started. When brakes applied, belts would go to original position. Bets also retract to original position while driving vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #831625, filed 1998-12“The passenger's side automatic seat belt will not retract. A very loud noise is experienced when opening and closing the doors, coming from the seat belt motor.”
NHTSA complaint #802388, filed 1996-09“Driver side seat belt would not open. Tt consumer stated button is still hooked will not push open, consumer had to be cut out of seat belt with a pair of scissors.”
NHTSA complaint #972909, filed 1995-10“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 1995-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 36 | 22% |
| 1993 | 61 | 27% |
| 1992 | 41 | 23% |
| 1991 | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 | 28 | 21% |
| 1989 | 20 | 16% |
| 1988 | 16 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Tempo
33 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsBrakes
17 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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