1993 Ford Tempo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 27%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,791miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 27% of the 227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,791 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“I have a 1993 Ford Tempo, the crankshaft pulley stoped spinning.I found a recall on the internet for my car,and the same problem.I contacted Ford motor co. And they told me that my car came from a different location so the recall does not pertain to me.apparently there is a problem with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10007603, filed 2003-02, 137,582 miles“While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle started smoking under the hood. The consumer drove to a near-by mechanic, who disconnected the battery cables. The mechanic found that the motor mounts were worn, the engine needed to be rebuilt and the head gaskets were leaking. The speedometer was also inoperable. The dealer and the manufacturer will be informed of the problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10048562, filed 2003-11, 58,000 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“The hermonic balencer broke down causing a rattleing noise and broke another part I know two other people with the same model and make as my car one of theirs is a 94 the other is a 93 they both are exsperianceing the same problem and we are all around the same milage.”
NHTSA complaint #738681, filed 2001-01“Car cuts off while I'm driving. This only happens in daytime when weather is very hot. I have to let the car sit about 20-30 minutes before it will start again. No problems at night, or early morning when it's cool.”
NHTSA complaint #747534, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 97V019000Feb 25, 1997These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The…Covers: Ford Tempo 1992–1994, Mercury Sable 1992–1995, Ford Taurus 1992–1995 +2 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 45 | 28% |
| 1993 | 61 | 27% |
| 1992 | 45 | 26% |
| 1991 | 31 | 28% |
| 1990 | 19 | 14% |
| 1989 | 26 | 21% |
| 1988 | 26 | 21% |
| 1987 | 14 | 26% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 7 | 23% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Tempo
61 complaintsElectrical system
37 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 29, 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