1993 Ford Tempo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 16%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 16% of the 227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ignition switch experienced an internal short circuit which resulted in vehicle not starting. Recall 96v071000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10071441, filed 2004-04, 22,400 miles“Fan motor over heats, makes a sound like something electrical is shorting out and smokes. Has completely stopped working. We have have to replace the fuel injections sytem and the battery. The car shocks you eveytime you touch it. It feels like it is skipping gears when you turn also. We are constantly replacing something on it and it has become a real pain.”
NHTSA complaint #739673, filed 2001-01“Windshield wiper motor: the original windshield wiper motor was replaced with a rebuit one since the original failed to operate on any of the intermittent settings. It would work on high and low only. The original motor was replaced with a rebuilt wiper motor and operated fine but made a loud noise. I had the rebuilt wiper motor replaced with another rebuilt wiper motor and have had it for 13-14 months. The wiper motor I have currently is now making the same noise as with the second wiper motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #729907, filed 2000-09“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Tempo. While driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH on normal road conditions; the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine restarted and resumed operation; however, it stalled on three times. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic. The failure was contributed to the ignition module which has not been repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10284061, filed 2009-09, 95,000 miles“Last summer I was driving my Ford home from the grocery store. All of a sudden my car just died. I was close to home so I was able to coast it into my driveway. We didn't know what was wrong so we took it to a garage and had it looked at. They replaced my inertia switch. $204.84. A couple weeks later my car did the exact same thing. I had to have it towed then. I took it back to the same garage and they looked it over and couldn't figure out what was wrong. I figured out that it happened mostly when I turned my air conditioner on, and the engine got hot. …”
NHTSA complaint #734041, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 96V071000Apr 25, 1996The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.Covers: Ford Tempo 1988–1993, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 19 | 12% |
| 1993 | 37 | 16% |
| 1992 | 43 | 24% |
| 1991 | 22 | 20% |
| 1990 | 46 | 35% |
| 1989 | 33 | 27% |
| 1988 | 50 | 40% |
| 1987 | 28 | 53% |
| 1986 | 15 | 48% |
| 1985 | 13 | 43% |
| 1984 | 11 | 79% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Tempo
61 complaintsSeat belts
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBrakes
20 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 Oct 30, 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