1997 Ford Tempo recalls & complaints
3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
3complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Ford Tempo under individual trim or body names rather than "Tempo", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Seats (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
08/06/2003 · Seats
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK
02/01/1999 · Brakes
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *YC
02/01/1999 · Wheels / tires
TIRES HAD NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENT (GOODYEAR WRANGLER). *YC
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