1986 Ford Tempo electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1986 Ford Tempo — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1986 ford tempo. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised him that the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The…”
filed Nov 4, 2011
“Dt: the contact stated when exiting the vehicle she smelled an odd odor. Upon reentering and staring the vehicle white smoke came from under the hood. When checking under the hood she saw flames coming out. She immediately called 911. The fire went out on its own before the fire department arrived…”
filed Dec 14, 2005
“On the ignition problem, the car died on the state highway & I had to get towed to my mechanic. My car was laid up for 16 days. He finally found out it was the ignition that was malfunctioning after doing a troubleshooting start & stalling condition. It cost me 118.07 fo the repairs and another$30.00 for the tow. This…”
filed Nov 20, 2001
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% |
| 1985 Tempo | 13 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 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.