1998 Ford Tempo Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Ford Tempo recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Ford Tempo.

Most common 1998 Ford Tempo problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2000-10-20, Electrical System
VEHICLE STALLS WITH A LOSS OF TOTAL POWER. VEHICLE STALLED 3 TIMES TRYING TO GET IT HOME. IT WILL NOT START UNTIL IT HAS COOLED DOWN, THE REASON FOR THE STALLING IS BECAUSE THE IGNITION MODULE IS MOUNTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GOES ABOVE 257 DEGRESS, THE MODULE IS LIKELY TO CUT OUT AND CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL, SOME VEHICLES WERE RECALLED. *AK *SLC

1998 Ford Tempo questions

Does the 1998 Ford Tempo have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Ford Tempo at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Tempo?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.