1988 Ford Tempo problems by component
126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford Tempo, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 50 | 40% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 26 | 21% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 16 | 13% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 11 | 9% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 6% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 4% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.