1988 Ford Tempo engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1988 Ford Tempo — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The treads of the tire warped with only 10000 miles on it (firestone lemans radial at). *nlm shortly after the tire was changed a fire started under the hood. *nlm”
filed May 2, 2003
“While driving vehicle for a high amount of time engine dies out when coming to a stop or even driving at high speeds. No one knows problem.*ak *slc”
filed Mar 8, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
9874 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 1998Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
9864 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 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% |
| 1989 Tempo | 26 | 21% |
| 1987 Tempo | 14 | 26% |
| 1986 Tempo | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 Tempo | 7 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 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.