1994 Ford Tempo service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 Ford Tempo — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer was in parking lot driving about 2 mph when vehicle accelerated, engine revved. Consumer applied brakes, but vehicle continued. Vehicle struck a pedestrian, a tree, and was then stopped by a pole.*ak one person was injured in accident. *slc”
filed Mar 14, 2001
“I have replaced the brakes, caliper 3 times rotors 2 times and a mechanic can not find the problem the car does not stop well in heavy traffic constant grinding and squealing even after replacment there should have been a recall by now this has been a problem since ive had the car under warranty…”
filed May 31, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
99194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tempo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Tempo | 20 | 9% |
| 1992 Tempo | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 Tempo | 18 | 16% |
| 1990 Tempo | 20 | 15% |
| 1989 Tempo | 16 | 13% |
| 1988 Tempo | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 Tempo | 4 | 8% |
| 1986 Tempo | 4 | 13% |
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.