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Ford Tempo power train problems by year

66 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 10 Tempo model years. The most reported year is 1993 with 21 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
1994 Tempo85%
1993 Tempo219%
1992 Tempo127%
1991 Tempo33%
1990 Tempo43%
1989 Tempo54%
1988 Tempo54%
1987 Tempo36%
1986 Tempo310%
1985 Tempo27%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.