Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1994 Ford Tempo Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints: 9about this part
Share: 6%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 9 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Ford Tempo, 6% 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.

“The heater and air conditioner failed to work. This occurred after bringing car in for EGR valve/evp sensor. I returned to the dealer, they said they didn't cause the problem when they turned off the heat. The heater was removed and the wire connectors in control head are melted. Repair personjohn w romack said it woul d cost ~278.00 for new. Checked out junk yard for another heater. While looking I found 4 other heaters with the same damage. I bought a used one in 1998, it stopped working 10/9/2000. When component was removed the same damage was found. A melted heater control. …”

NHTSA complaint #733891, filed 2000-10

“When brakes are applied the vehicle drops out of gear. The owner has to stop the vehicle and put it in park .the dealer has been notified. When accelerating from light transmission slips does not shift in to higher gear. Wiper blade failed, rear door hard to close, and the hood does not close right.”

NHTSA complaint #816901, filed 1997-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1994	9	6%
1993	7	3%
1992	5	3%
1991	3	3%
1990	3	2%
1988	3	2%
1987	1	2%
1986	1	3%

Other parts of the 1994 Ford Tempo

Engine cooling
45 complaints Seat belts
36 complaints Fuel system
21 complaints Electrical system
19 complaints Brakes
15 complaints Vehicle speed control
9 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints Air bags
7 complaints Other or unknown
5 complaints Steering
5 complaints Suspension
5 complaints Body 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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