1993 Ford Tempo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about 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 6 complaints about the body and structure 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.
“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 brackets that hold the gas tank up are corroded , also the tank is leaking. Consumer states gas tank has rusted, the hinges on driver and passenger side were also found to be rusted, consumer contacted dealership and was told vehicle was out of warranty and consumer would be responsible for repairs, consumer received a call from delarship and was advised the repairs would be done free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #804980, filed 1996-11“Seatbelt (all) motor doesn't run and backseat stick, power locks only work when it warm, drivers side door doesn't work at all. Camshaft pulley was recalled and supposedly fixed, just after warranty ran out it broke again. …”
NHTSA complaint #541772, filed 1998-09Body and structure: other model years
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 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 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.
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