1993 Ford Tempo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 9%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 9% of the 227 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While applying brakes vehicle pulls to right or left which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer replace the front brake calipers 2 times, and brake master cylinder once. Problem is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865022, filed 2000-07“While driving vehicle, went to apply brakes, made loud noises, had not warning. Brakes worn out, returned vehicle home. Took it to a mechanic & was informed that rotors had to be turned & new brakes put on. Manual says ck at 30,000; dealer says 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #808391, filed 1997-03“Seatbelt (all) motor doesn't run and backseat stick, power locks only work when it warm, drivers side door doesn't work at all. Camshaft pulley was recalled and supposedly fixed, just after warranty ran out it broke again. …”
NHTSA complaint #541772, filed 1998-09“Vehicle was traveling 40mph downhill, applied brakes and they went to the floor, no brake response, hit a truck, frontal impact. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828636, filed 1998-10“Left rear brake shoe linings separated from shoes. Left rear wheel bearings came apart. Both rear brake cylinders leaked. Front engine pulley/harmonic balancer came apart.”
NHTSA complaint #536457, filed 1998-05Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Tempo
61 complaintsSeat belts
61 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTires
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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