NHTSA vehicle safety data
1988 Ford Tempo Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1988 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 1988 Ford Tempo.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1988 Ford Tempo.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1988 Ford Tempo in 5 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
- Engineering Analysis EA90-008: FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINT
Closed December 31, 1991
- Engineering Analysis EA90-042: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed December 31, 1991
Check your 1988 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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