1994 Ford Tempo engine and engine cooling problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Ford Tempo — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford tempo. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted after ten minutes. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 99,900 and current mileage was 100,000.”
filed Mar 5, 2008
“While driving at 40 mph the heating level went up. The consumer proceeded to the store to purchase antifreeze, noticed the vehicle smoking, the check engine light came on, the consumer got out of the vehicle, and the vehicle burst into flames. The vehicle was totaled.*ak......*ak in the time the…”
filed Jan 11, 2005
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Tempo | 61 | 27% |
| 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 1994 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.