1989 Ford Tempo seat belts problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Ford Tempo — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*- the contact stated that the seat belt support on the 1989 ford tempo had disengaged on driver's side and front passenger side. The contact took vehicle to dealer , and the dealer stated that they wouldn't be able to fix the vehicle under warranty because the vehicle was too old. *ak updated…”
filed Jan 23, 2007
“Driver/passenger seat belts failed to work properly. Sometimes belts would work when vehicle is started. When brakes applied, belts would go to original position. Bets also retract to original position while driving vehicle. *ak”
filed Dec 2, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 36 | 22% |
| 1993 Tempo | 61 | 27% |
| 1992 Tempo | 41 | 23% |
| 1991 Tempo | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 Tempo | 28 | 21% |
| 1988 Tempo | 16 | 13% |
| 1987 Tempo | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 Tempo | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.