NHTSA vehicle safety data
1986 Ford Tempo Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1986 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 1986 Ford Tempo.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1986 Ford Tempo.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1986 Ford Tempo in 10 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 EA91-052: SEAT BELT SEPARATION
Closed November 24, 1992
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-098: SAFETY BELT CUT AT WEBBING
Closed November 27, 1991
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-025: FUEL PUMP FAILURE
Closed April 10, 1991
5 more NHTSA investigations
- Engineering Analysis EA89-037: SPEED CNTRL MALFUNCTION
Closed November 30, 1990
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-118: SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION
Closed September 6, 1989
- 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
Check your 1986 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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