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Ford Tempo 1994 Engine Problems

47 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 1994 Ford Tempo - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V019000Reported February 25, 1997 - 75,200 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 75,200 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Seat Belts36Fuel and Propulsion System22Electrical System20Brakes20Visibility11Vehicle Speed Control9
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.