NHTSA vehicle safety data
1984 Ford Tempo Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1984 Ford Tempo right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1984 Ford Tempo.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1984 Ford Tempo.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1984 Ford Tempo in 6 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE96-005: REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE
Closed May 28, 1996
- Defect Petition DP96-002: REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE
Closed January 19, 1996
- Engineering Analysis EA86-010: SEATBACK FAILURE
Closed July 28, 1989
- Preliminary Evaluation PE88-034: HALFSHAFT FAILURE
Closed September 19, 1988
- Preliminary Evaluation PE87-028: STALLING
Closed January 21, 1988
1 more NHTSA investigation
- Preliminary Evaluation PE87-016: STEERING SYST. FAILURES
Closed August 6, 1987
Check your 1984 Ford Tempo VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford Tempo at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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