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1993 FORD Tempo
2 Recalls for 1993 FORD Tempo
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
| 1997-02-25 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | THESE 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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1993 FORD Tempo
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0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1993 FORD Tempo
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2 Investigations for 1993 FORD Tempo
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
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| 1996-09-30 | 1997-04-15 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |
| 1996-05-02 | 1996-09-30 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
62 Service Alerts for 1993 FORD Tempo
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2002-09-02 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-10 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-22 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FOR CONTINUED IRREGULAR IDLE CONCERN AFTER OASIS & TSB PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED, THE PCM SHOULD BE REPLACED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-17 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRP” OR “SQUEAK” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-03 | 110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN- INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SPEED CONTROL AND AIR BAGS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
RECALL 97S66 – ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT – THE ENGINE COOLING FAN COULD STALL DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF ICE, SNOW AND SLUSH WHEN THE CAR IS OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF HIGH WIND, HEAVY BLOWING SNOW AND LOW TEMPERATURES – IF THE FAN MOTOR I Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-19 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ISSUES CONCERNING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR LAMP. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR – REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES – ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-20 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-10 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-09-02 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-25 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON “WHINING” / “BUZZING” NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-17 | 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-26 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-02-01 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FIELD INSPECTION OF FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICHIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-19 | 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-12 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A ” BUZZING ” OR ” RATTLING ” NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-06 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-06 | 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-07-01 | 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TEMPERATURE GAUGE – FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-05-01 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GHIA PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENTS SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-25 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-02-01 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT – UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-06 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-28 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-10-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-12-01 | 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CERTAIN 1989 MODEL TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED W/ 2.3L HSC ENGINES BUILT FROM 5/31/89 AT KANSAS CITY & 6/22/89 AT OAKVILLE THROUGH THE END OF THE 1989 MODEL YEAR AND ALL 1990 THROUGH 1994 TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L HSC ENGINES T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-20 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REAR ENGINE MOUNT CONCERNS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-05-01 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1993 FORD Tempo
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