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1993 Ford Tempo Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 227 total for the year
Median mileage
58,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 2% of the 227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles.

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.

“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

“Second occurrence, when driving floor mat obstructed accelerator pedal, causing suddenly unintentional acceleration, pedal became stuck underneath floor mat, as result speed increased from 50-75mph, front seat passenger had to reach down to pull up pedal.”

NHTSA complaint #809130, filed 1997-02

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199453%
199352%
199285%
199133%
199011%
198932%
198811%
198513%

Other parts of the 1993 Ford Tempo

Engine cooling
61 complaints
Seat belts
61 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology