1990 Ford Tempo service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1990 Ford Tempo — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake lights are defective,. When stepping on brakes brake lights do not come on. Also, stopping distance has increased. *ak”
filed Dec 31, 2001
“While at a stop sign another driver pulled along side of consumer and stated that brake lights were out. Consumer pressed brake pedal, and pedal went to the floor. Please provide any further information. *ak”
filed Dec 10, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 Tempo | 20 | 9% |
| 1992 Tempo | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 Tempo | 18 | 16% |
| 1989 Tempo | 16 | 13% |
| 1988 Tempo | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 Tempo | 4 | 8% |
| 1986 Tempo | 4 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.