1989 Ford Tempo service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Ford Tempo — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Took vehicleto a mechanic, and braking system was replaced. *ak”
filed Mar 4, 2004
“While driving car suddenly stopped and couldn't go forward. Took the wheel off,and saw thart caliper pin broke which caused the vehicle to stop. *ak”
filed Oct 12, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 Tempo | 20 | 9% |
| 1992 Tempo | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 Tempo | 18 | 16% |
| 1990 Tempo | 20 | 15% |
| 1988 Tempo | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 Tempo | 4 | 8% |
| 1986 Tempo | 4 | 13% |
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.