1997 Ford Tempo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Ford Tempo. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's side seat collapsed while traveling on the highway. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Tires
Tires had no traction on wet pavement (goodyear wrangler). *yc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 51872Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of "for off-road use only" - the bulbs draw more current than the oem bulbs and can result in actuation of the shor circuit protection feature.
- 505272.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifolds.
- 50474Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level.
Every Ford Tempo model year
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