1993 Ford Tempo Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 27%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 61 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 27% of the 227 complaints for this model year. 5 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.
“Driver / passenger motor safety belts are off track and cause a loud unnecessary noise. Belt stays stuck in the middle of track, and motor continues to run on, leaving occupants without any restraints. Dealer notified,and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. Nothing could be done,unless cost goes to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #870081, filed 2000-09“Consumer 's vehicle was parked & another vehicle turning, hit left front & rear of consumer's vehicle. In crash, driver's shoulder belt became inoperative & useless.also, passenger's side seat belt stopped working. However, could hear motor running. Only lap belt could be used.”
NHTSA complaint #863153, filed 2000-06“The seat belt on the driver's side does not move back and forth on the retractor. The belt is stuck in the close position. The problem was corrected in september of 94, about 6 months later the belt stopped working. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer (4) times within (2) years for the same problem. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #816822, filed 1997-10“The driver's & passenger's side shoulder belt motor is inoperative. The belts are off the tracts. Would not protect occupant. Can hear the motor running even though the belts have not retracted. They are usable but not locked in. Will be taking to dealer to have them checked.”
NHTSA complaint #840919, filed 1999-06“Both front motor belt retractors failed. Will not secure occupants in front seats, leaving both without proper restraints. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty and repairs would be at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #861290, filed 2000-05Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 36 | 22% |
| 1993 | 61 | 27% |
| 1992 | 41 | 23% |
| 1991 | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 | 28 | 21% |
| 1989 | 20 | 16% |
| 1988 | 16 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 2 | 14% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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