1993 Ford Tempo electrical system problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1993 Ford Tempo — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford tempo. While driving approximately 35 to 40 mph on normal road conditions; the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine restarted and resumed operation; however, it stalled on three times. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic. The failure was…”
filed Sep 15, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford tempo. The engine would not turn over, but when the key was slightly turned in the ignition, something electrical in the vehicle would start. When the contact changes the key slightly in the ignition, he loses all power and can hear an electrical spark as if it is…”
filed Jun 27, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Tempo | 19 | 12% |
| 1992 Tempo | 43 | 24% |
| 1991 Tempo | 22 | 20% |
| 1990 Tempo | 46 | 35% |
| 1989 Tempo | 33 | 27% |
| 1988 Tempo | 50 | 40% |
| 1987 Tempo | 28 | 53% |
| 1986 Tempo | 15 | 48% |
| 1985 Tempo | 13 | 43% |
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.