1987 Ford Tempo electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Ford Tempo — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle stalls without notice during several different scenarios and the braking and steering become difficult. The vehicle was taken to several different repair shops, including the local ford dealership and although the stalling was eveident, no one coul;d clarify why and how to repair the…”
filed Sep 6, 2001
“Alternator rebuilt and bought from advance auto parts. This was the second alternator with problems, the first was taken back and this one the mechanic replaced and said that who does advance's rebuilding isn't that great. The time and money spent for their reject alternator's is unjust. The red…”
filed May 7, 2001
“The vehicle would stall intermittently when stopped at a traffic light or when starting due to tfi module failure. *yh”
filed May 14, 2002
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% |
| 1986 Tempo | 15 | 48% |
| 1985 Tempo | 13 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 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.