1989 Ford Tempo engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1989 Ford Tempo — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer letter concerning the settlement in a class action suit against ford motor company. *ts the vehicle caught on fire. *jb”
filed Apr 24, 2006
“Consumer stated vehicle shuts down when engine gets hot, consumer states this happens almost every time vehicle is driven and usually occurs at a signal light or stop sign. *slc”
filed Jan 9, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
99816 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 3, 1999A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
9874 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 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% |
| 1988 Tempo | 26 | 21% |
| 1987 Tempo | 14 | 26% |
| 1986 Tempo | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 Tempo | 7 | 23% |
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.