1985 Ford Tempo electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1985 Ford Tempo — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1985 ford tempo gl has 3 recalls and ford says it doesn't. Vin# [xxx] 1.ecu defective throttle remains partially opened oem # 85v134000, 2.back tire rear control arm spindle bolt oem # 85v086000, 3.fuel pump oem # 07e064000.where do I go from here? *tr”
filed Feb 9, 2011
“The car dies at any time, anywhere, my mechanic says it is a faulty module. I am in great danger of the safety of my child and myself. Something must be done on this vehicle, as I have been stalled numerous times on the railroad tracks. Please do something about the recall of this module.*ak”
filed Oct 27, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 19 | 12% |
| 1993 Tempo | 37 | 16% |
| 1992 Tempo | 43 | 24% |
| 1991 Tempo | 22 | 20% |
| 1990 Tempo | 46 | 35% |
| 1989 Tempo | 33 | 27% |
| 1988 Tempo | 50 | 40% |
| 1987 Tempo | 28 | 53% |
| 1986 Tempo | 15 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1985 Ford Tempo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.