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SuspensionPart report

1989 Ford Tempo Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%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 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Ford Tempo, 1% of the 124 complaints for this model year.

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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199453%
199342%
199274%
199111%
199022%
198911%
198822%
198712%
198613%
198527%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Tempo

Electrical system
33 complaints
Engine cooling
26 complaints
Seat belts
20 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
2 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.

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