1992 Ford Tempo Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 1992 Ford Tempo, 3% of the 176 complaints for this model year. 6 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.
“Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact at approximately 45-50 MPH, and driver's air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer was not contacted, and is not aware of the problem. Problem not remedied. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834648, filed 1999-02Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Tempo
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsSeat belts
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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