1994 Ford Tempo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Ford Tempo, 3% of the 161 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.
“There are some problems with steering gear and column because when consumer was using the horn smoke came out and horn never worked again. On the other hand, the ignition switch worked sometimes, and it was not easy to get the key in. The dealer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #827889, filed 1998-09Steering: 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 1994 Ford Tempo
45 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
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 Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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