1993 Ford Tempo Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%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 8 complaints about the tires of the 1993 Ford Tempo, 4% 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.
“After traveling approximately 60 miles the passenger front tire tread separated which caused damage to the vehicle. The vehicles tires were 6 months old at time of the incident. The consumer had the tires checked for safety before beginning the trip (tire info: goodyear, 185/70r14, please provide the DOT #).”
NHTSA complaint #10017269, filed 2003-04“During routine maintenance a large bulge approximately 6 inches in length and 3 inches wide was found in the tread of the tire near the sidewall. The name of the tire is cordovan nova 70 metric radial and is made in brazil.”
NHTSA complaint #10141248, filed 2005-10“Michelin replacement tires size p18570r14, DOT number not available. Tires had less then six thousand miles on them and front right passenger's side tire exploded at sidewall area. Also, replacement tire with less than one thousand miles exploded when driving at 30-35 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #881703, filed 2001-02“All four tires developed slipped belts, which caused the vehicle to shake, making it difficult to control vehicle. There were no current recalls on this particular type of tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10117149, filed 2005-03“The right front tire experienced a blow out. The left front tire had split apart. The consumer found that the tire which was sold to her new was plugged prior to incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10016008, filed 2003-04Tires: 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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