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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
1992 FORD Vehicles
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FORD: TEMPO
Complaint DescriptionView Details
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
VISIBILITY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
1992 FORD: TEMPO Vehicles
Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
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Recall Information for
1992 FORD: TEMPO Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Description of DefectTHESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 15, 1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recalled ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Description of DefectTHE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NotesSYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.










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