Ford Tempo Awd 1990
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 1MR WF1 JC1 1LN 1ZV 2FA 3FA 3MA | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 21 MPG | 22 - 30 MPG | 370.29 - 467.73 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1990 Ford Tempo Awd?
- The 1990 Ford Tempo Awd has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 21 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 30 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd is $2550.
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Where is the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd produced?
- The 1990 Ford Tempo Awd is produced in Oakville Ontario, Canada.
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Are there recalls for the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd?
- There are 7 recall(s) for the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1990 Ford Tempo Awd have?
- The 1990 Ford Tempo Awd has 100 horsepower.
Recall 31491 [USA]: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Recall 24838 [USA]: Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Recall 1995197 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 1995212 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 1992011 [Canada]: Emissions
Recall 1992077 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
Recall 1990182 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tempo
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3201 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 6684 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Tempo Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tempo
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3202 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2250 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Vehicle record id 6685 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Tempo Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 26.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 42.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tempo
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3203 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 6686 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Tempo Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Tempo Awd
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3200 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 6687 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Tempo Awd Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 99196 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- 99222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- 9562 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Unknown
- 01157 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- 01156 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- 0015 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- 99152 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- 99129 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
- 99129 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt
- 99816 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
- 9815 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Issues concerning the malfunction of the indicator lamp.
- 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- 9874 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- 9873 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- 9864 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- 9852 - TIRES: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- 9848 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
- 9888 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- 985A13 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- 985A12 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES: Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
- 9832 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS: Front and rear bumpers made of xenoy plastic have had the conductive primer removed from service parts. *yc
- 97111097234 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY: Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
- 97610 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
- 9768 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
- 97511 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- BC3143970220 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Rear engine mount concerns. *tw
- 962612 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- 96221 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- 96249 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- 96246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- 95212 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- ONP95B77 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Certain 1989 model tempo & topaz cars equipped w/ 2.3l hsc engines built from 5/31/89 at kansas city & 6/22/89 at oakville through the end of the 1989 model year and all 1990 through 1994 tempo & topaz cars equipped with 2.3l hsc engines t
- 9582 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw
- BC2471950503 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR: Blower motor chirp or squeak from blower motor at low speeds. *tw
- 9562 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- 9546 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR: Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw
- 9546 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR: Revised wiper motor. *tw
- 9515 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Delayed and/or intermittent no upshift of 1-2 gear. *tw
- BC8774941201 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: New revised clutch seals to correct a no reverse in extreme cold weather conditions. *tw
- BC0391941201 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: The tv plunger valve position may be incorrect causing vehicles to have an intermittent no 1-2 upshift problem or cold/hard accelerator pedal effort. *tw
- 94248 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Vehicles may exhibit the lack of reverse in extreme cold conditions. *tw
Rear brk adjuster failure investigation # PE96005
1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz
Rear brake system failure investigation # DP96002
There is no summary currently available
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
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| DisplacementCC | 2294.188960 |
| DisplacementCI | 140 |
| DisplacementL | 2.3 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| EngineHP | 100 |
| EngineKW | 74.5700 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | FORD |
| MakeID | 460 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. |
| Manufacturer Id | 977 |
| Model | Tempo |
| ModelID | 13958 |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | Ford |
| NCSA Model | Tempo |
| Other Engine Info | EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, High Swirl Combustion |
| Other Restraint System Info | Passive Belts (front)/ Active Belts (rear) |
| Plant City | OAKVILLE |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Plant State | ONTARIO |
| Seat Belts All | Manual and Automatic |
| Series | GL |
| VIN | 2FAPP36X8LB223055 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20041012 |
Car has repeatable problem of not starting...Have had it towed, due to this, numerous times, spent thousands of dollars trying to get it fixed, etc. Only to discover that it has two ignition defects...Potentially... Since the car was not new when i bought it 3 years ago, i have no recourse but to bear the cost of repairs myself. I am outraged that ford got away with not recalling these vehicles!!!
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040801 |
Driver's side seat belt malfunctioned. Dealer refused to repair seat belt without payment. *ak
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20040801 |
Just after pulling into the driveway, the consumer smelled smoke . He opened the hood and noticed the top of the alternator plug was burning followed by wiring burning across to the battery. The terminal block on the left fender began burning and melting. *jb *nm
| Crash | Fire | N | None | None | 20030210 |
Brake adjusters failed 3 times causing brake failure
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20011220 |
While driving 40mph and without warning, engine stalled, consumer applied brakes and vehicle did not stop resulting in a collision, which totaled vehicle. Prior to the accident vehicle shut off 4 times, dealer replaced battery, alternator, plugs/wires, and starter but this did not correct the problem.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011209 |
1.) rough idle, and oil light intermittently comes on when idling and only goes off when accelerating, but often stalls out, and doesn't want to re-start. (had oil changed twice to get excess gas out of it from trying to start it.) had to tow car three times. Paid $1,000 to try to get it fixed, but on the way home it did the same thing. 2.) cooling fan quit working and car overheated and i paid to have the radiator replaced, as petcock was leaking. Mechanic didn't notice that fan wasn't working, so it overheated on the way home with a new radiator. I figured that out. Once the fan was replaced with a working fan, no more overheating. After-market radiator was bigger than the original, causing the at fluid line to get sawed off by the pulley 3 times, before someone just plugged the line and installed a separate at fluid "mini radiator type" cooler. 3.) transmission drags; car has just over 70,000 miles on it. Has repeatable problem when starting out and shifting from first to second gear, usually jerking forward when it shifts. Putting car into drive after starting it usually ends up in the car stalling, and the idle is different when it's in gear than when in park or neutral. 4.) i received a notice about a class action settlement regarding a defective tfi module, but every mechanic i spoke with said that wasn't the problem, but the notice said that a bad tfi module wouldn't necessarily always make the car stall when it's going bad, just sometimes. Stalled in rush hour once. 5.) the driver side automatic seatbelt quit working, which caused the plastic guide for the belt to break, and when i went to ford to try to get the part, they couldn't figure out which one it was, and said that they weren't planning to have the parts available after 2002 anyway. Often, i about got strangled, as did others who rode in my tempo, when we opened the door to get out of the car. 6.)from the car overheating, the finish on the hood is peeling and cracking. *nlm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011205 |
While at a stop sign another driver pulled along side of consumer and stated that brake lights were out. Consumer pressed brake pedal, and pedal went to the floor. Please provide any further information. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011130 |
Brake lights are defective,. When stepping on brakes brake lights do not come on. Also, stopping distance has increased. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011128 |
Vehicle cuts off without warning, but it will start back up again. Also, consumer can hear it when it is getting ready to cut, which gives her time to apply brakes and pull to side out of traffic.*ak
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2FAPP36X8LB223055 | 1990 | Tempo | OAKVILLE ONTARIO, CANADA |