11
recalls
The Ford Tempo has 11 recalls covering 9.51 million vehicles as reported; model year 1984 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 1984: 6
Units affected
9.51M
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Tempo by component
- Electrical system2 · 7.90M units
- Seats2 · 457K units
- Suspension2 · 454K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 75K units
- Interior lighting1 · 626 units
- Seat belts1 · 530K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 91K units
- Wheels1 · 350 units
Ford Tempo recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1995 Ford Tempo recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1995 Ford Tempo. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Tempo have?
11 recalls cover the Ford Tempo, for 9.51 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Tempo?
Electrical system: named in 321 of the 1,203 safety complaints about the Ford Tempo, then engine and engine cooling (279). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.