1989 Ford Tempo Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%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 2 complaints about the seats of the 1989 Ford Tempo, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Drivers seatback fell backwards due to bolt failure while exiting shutting door. Driver had to use board to prop seat up. Bolt holding is a 1/2 inch. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #964095, filed 1995-04Seats: other model years
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 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 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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