1994 Ford Tempo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 161 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 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford Tempo, 9% of the 161 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“I have replaced the brakes, caliper 3 times rotors 2 times and a mechanic can not find the problem the car does not stop well in heavy traffic constant grinding and squealing even after replacment there should have been a recall by now this has been a problem since ive had the car under warranty Ford would never fix the problem they said there is nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #723095, filed 2000-05“Consumer was in parking lot driving about 2 MPH when vehicle accelerated, engine revved. Consumer applied brakes, but vehicle continued. Vehicle struck a pedestrian, a tree, and was then stopped by a pole. One person was injured in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #883041, filed 2001-03“While driving and unpon depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has called the dealer , dealer has replaced master cylinder .”
NHTSA complaint #816815, filed 1997-10“The brakes have been replaced twice on vehicle, first at 2,000 miles than again at 32, 000. When pressing on the brakes there is pulsatiion/shaking and the back brakes grind and scrape.”
NHTSA complaint #803958, filed 1996-10“Upon starting engine surged, placed into reverse position with foot on brake, vehicle accelerated out of control into fence, lurched forward into garage wall.”
NHTSA complaint #959522, filed 1995-02Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Tempo
45 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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