1992 Ford Tempo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford Tempo, 5% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles. 2 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.
“The horn quit working, the cooling fan has quit twice and had to be replaced , now the fan problen is in the wiring , havent fixed it yet, the fuel pump has been replaced twice, the righ headlight hs been replaced 7 times in 3 years, the drivers side seatbelt no longer works , the transmission leaks at the drivers side cv axle and the drivers side cv asle has had to be replaced 3 times in the last 3 years , the max fuel economy is 16 mpg (highway), the engine idles up and down at stop signs , the ignition switch on the steering wheel has came unplugged while driving twice , the A/C has quit…”
NHTSA complaint #10071044, filed 2004-01, 170,000 miles“While driving vehicle noticed smoke coming from tires, pulled off road, then noticed flames, poured water on brakes, packed it w/mud, after a few hours drove vehicle home. Took vehicle in & had it repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #808052, filed 1997-01“The brake pistons keep pressure on the pads which caused the wheel to catch on fire while being driven. Dealer replaced the pistons/calipers and the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #834262, filed 1999-01Brakes: 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 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
6 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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