1993 Ford Tempo engine and engine cooling problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Ford Tempo — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle started smoking under the hood. The consumer drove to a near-by mechanic, who disconnected the battery cables. The mechanic found that the motor mounts were worn, the engine needed to be rebuilt and the head gaskets were leaking. The speedometer was also…”
filed Nov 24, 2003
“I have a 1993 ford tempo, the crankshaft pulley stoped spinning.I found a recall on the internet for my car,and the same problem.I contacted ford motor co. And they told me that my car came from a different location so the recall does not pertain to me.apparently there is a problem with the car.”
filed Feb 16, 2003
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% |
| 1992 Tempo | 45 | 26% |
| 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 1993 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.