Ford Tempo Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ford Tempo model year (1992–1994) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ford Tempo Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 164 complaints
15 reported injuries
Top issue: SEAT BELTS
Problem score: 194
0 recalls · 149 complaints
10 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: SEAT BELTS
Problem score: 174
0 recalls · 121 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: SEAT BELTS
Problem score: 141
Best Ford Tempo Years to Buy
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Ford Tempo — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 121 | 10 | — | 141 | Avoid |
| 1993 | 0 | 164 | 15 | — | 194 | Avoid |
| 1992 | 0 | 149 | 10 | 1 | 174 | Avoid |
All 3 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Ford Tempo Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Tempo models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Tempo should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1993 Ford Tempo if possible. It has 0 recalls, 164 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 194 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Tempo to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Tempo model years.
Which Tempo has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Tempo model years with the lowest problem scores.
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