1989 Ford Tempo electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Ford Tempo — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Automobile caught on fire in the parking lot while I was working. Two police officers heard the ignition clicking, but couldn't see a car with an individual in it. Shortly after the car was in flames. Inspection of the vehicle after the fire shows that the fire appeared to have started in the…”
filed Sep 27, 2004
“Since 2000, my 1989 ford tempo had broken down four times, twice in heavy traffic. Each time, I have been told the problem was with the alternator, and I had it replaced. Now, in april of 2003, the alternator is about to die yet again. My car has 99,000 miles and is driven less than 10,000 miles…”
filed Apr 3, 2003
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% |
| 1988 Tempo | 50 | 40% |
| 1987 Tempo | 28 | 53% |
| 1986 Tempo | 15 | 48% |
| 1985 Tempo | 13 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.