1988 Ford Tempo seat belts problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1988 Ford Tempo — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the consumer stated she is having retraction problems with her seat belt. The seat belt is not retracting correctly from the lap belt, from the buckle to the door post. This is happening on the drivers side only. The seat belt is allowing too much webbing and not retracting all the way back…”
filed Jul 8, 2005
“The lap belt on passenager side front will not stay clasped. Drivers shoulder strap (automatic) will not slide open. The motor can be heard inside, but will not move.”
filed Apr 4, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 36 | 22% |
| 1993 Tempo | 61 | 27% |
| 1992 Tempo | 41 | 23% |
| 1991 Tempo | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 Tempo | 28 | 21% |
| 1989 Tempo | 20 | 16% |
| 1987 Tempo | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 Tempo | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 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.