1991 Ford Tempo engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1991 Ford Tempo — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1991 ford tempo started smoking and then debris flew off and hit the vehicle behind her. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle stalled as she attempted to pull over to the side of the road. The consumer exited the vehicle and looked under it and discovered oil was leaking and piece of from the…”
filed Oct 23, 2007
“Consumer states that shortly after purchase of vehicle, it started experiencing stalling mostly after coming to a stop, consumer has taken vehicle to several ford dealers who can not remedy the problem and has spent a lot of money, the stalling has almost caused a collision, vehicle currently has…”
filed May 14, 2002
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, 1999
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 45 | 28% |
| 1993 Tempo | 61 | 27% |
| 1992 Tempo | 45 | 26% |
| 1990 Tempo | 19 | 14% |
| 1989 Tempo | 26 | 21% |
| 1988 Tempo | 26 | 21% |
| 1987 Tempo | 14 | 26% |
| 1986 Tempo | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 Tempo | 7 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.