Ford Tempo Awd 1988

• Recall 31517 [USA]: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
  The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
  dealers will replace the ignition switch.
  system: electrical; ignition switch. Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 26700 [USA]: If both screws come out, sensors could disengage fromthe throttle shaft, preventing return of the throttle from mid position.
  Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.
  replace attachment screws with screws with pre applied adhesive that will be tightened to a higher torque specification.
  system: throttlevehicle description: passenger cars with 2.3 liter engines.

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• Recall 1995212 [Canada]: Electrical
  A short circuit could develop in the ignition switch that could lead to overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column of the vehicle. This condition may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended. Correction: ignition switch will be replaced with a revised design switch.

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• Recall 1988027 [Canada]: Engine
  The attachment screws for the throttle position sensor could loosen and back out allowing the throttle sensor to move away from the throttle shaft. A loose sensor could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position which in turn could adversely affect vehicle control. Correction: attachment screws will be replaced using screws with pre-applied adhesive that will be tightened to a higher torque specification.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Rear brk adjuster failure investigation # PE96005

  1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz
  

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• Rear brake system failure investigation # DP96002

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Seat belt separation investigation # EA91052

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Throttle sticking investigation # EA90042

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Failed passive restraint investigation # EA90008

  We have received numerous reports which allege a malfunction or failure of the passive restraint system.Additional reports allege that the passive restraint system failed to restrain/adequately protect the occupant during an accident
  

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Ack up.Nmengine light comes on and motor dies. Starts right.

Consumer is requesting free repairs to 1988 ford tempo gl's transmission and motor.*mr *nm

Dt: the consumer stated she is having retraction problems with her seat belt. The seat belt is not retracting correctly from the lap belt, from the buckle to the door post. This is happening on the drivers side only. The seat belt is allowing too much webbing and not retracting all the way back into the holder on the door post. When the driver is applying brake pressure, the seat belt is not holding the driver securely and safely in the seat. The consumer stated the dealership where she bought the vehicle from has now gone out of business and she has not contacted the manufacturer of the vehicle. She has had this problem with the seat belt for about 6 months. Speed is not a factor with the seat belt failure. Even sitting still the seat belt is not working. *jb

While driving the vehicle stalled. *ak *nlm

Gasoline leaks on engine. *ak consumer noticed gasoline coming out of the vacuum hose that runs from the fuel pressure regulator to the vacuum fitting, consumer realized the regulator must be faulty. *slc

Nhtsa recall96v 071000/ manufacturer's recall 95s28 concerning ignition fai;ure. Consumer noticed from outside window that vehicle was on fire. Vehicle had been sitting i driveway for 30-45 minutes after being driven home. Vehicle had flames coming from under the hood. Consumer was confirming recall to be serviced. Please provide more information.*ak

Vehicle fails to operate in drive, but it does operate in reverse, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak

I was driving, wife in passenger seat with lap belt engaged. Upon stopping, lap belt would not release. Impossible for her to exit car because of automatic retractor installed on belt assembly. This is a mojor safety item and ford will not accept any responsibility. Had we been in an accidnet and car was buring, wife would have been burned to death. The only way i could get wife out of the car was to cut the belt and there wouldn't have been time to do this in a burning car! Even with the lap belt cut, i am still unable to release the buckle. The law requires that belts be used yet ford will not take responsibility for safe and normal operation of the lap belt that they installed in the vehicle. No previous indications of anything wrong with lap belt system on either side of vehicle.*ak

Was driving in town on 07/21/01 in the afternoon going home, when car started vibrating real badly, and wondered all over road. The tire in questioned is off the right front of a 1988 ford tempo. It is chewed up around the inside and also has "several soft spots" in the tire.*ak (dot number: w2rv tiresize: P18570r14)

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1857 [1] P1857