CarRecallWatchThe 1981 Ford Tempo has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).
0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1981 Ford Tempo recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1981 Ford Tempo.
Most common 1981 Ford Tempo problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL MAKE A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. THEN WHEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUTDOWN. CONTACTED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THEY NOTED THAT IT COULD BE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
INNER AND OUTER TIED ROD ENDS FAILED, SIMILAR FAILURES EXPERIENED IN TOPAZ, ESCORT AND LYNX. *AK
1981 Ford Tempo questions
Does the 1981 Ford Tempo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1981 Ford Tempo at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Ford Tempo?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Ford Tempo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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