1992 Ford Tempo engine and engine cooling problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Ford Tempo — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl * the contact owns a 1992 ford tempo. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a noise. The contact stopped the vehicle and saw that some of the lug nuts were missing. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was found to contain no catalytic converter; furthermore…”
filed Mar 26, 2010
“All gaskets & seals leak. Needs about a quart of oil per 15 miles. Because of oil dripping, car catches on fire. Nothing has been done to correct problem, too expensive!”
filed May 27, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt
01124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2001Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt
99183 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 6, 1999
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 45 | 28% |
| 1993 Tempo | 61 | 27% |
| 1991 Tempo | 31 | 28% |
| 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 1992 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.