1987 Ford Tempo engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1987 Ford Tempo — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed when engine is hot. Dealer has replaced numerous parts, including fuel pump. But it did not solve the problem.*ak *yh”
filed Sep 4, 2002
“The vehicle stalls intermittently without warning making braking and steering more difficult, the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasions but the problem could not be solved, on one occasion the drive struck a utility pole and damaged the vehicle when the vehicle stalled while…”
filed May 21, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
9874 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 1998Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
9864 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 1998
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 45 | 28% |
| 1993 Tempo | 61 | 27% |
| 1992 Tempo | 45 | 26% |
| 1991 Tempo | 31 | 28% |
| 1990 Tempo | 19 | 14% |
| 1989 Tempo | 26 | 21% |
| 1988 Tempo | 26 | 21% |
| 1986 Tempo | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 Tempo | 7 | 23% |
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.