1993 Ford Tempo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 3% of the 227 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Engine stalls at stops and cuts off while car is in motion which causes steering column to lock, making car uncontrollable. The last time I went across oncoming traffic lane. (thank god no cars were coming toward me!!) this is a life-threatening problem because I never know when the car is going to cut off. What is wrong?? Is this one of the problems being addressed in the class-action suit for Tempo's? In addition, the brake light is constantly on while driving, but goes off when I brake??”
NHTSA complaint #722944, filed 2000-05“When traveling and upon making a left hand turn, steering wheel locked up,causing vehicle to pull to the right, resulting in a near crash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855730, filed 2000-01Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 11 | 6% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 12 | 9% |
| 1989 | 8 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 9% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Tempo
61 complaintsSeat belts
61 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTires
8 complaintsAir bags
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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