1995 Ford Tempo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tempo years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford Tempo. That is the most of any Tempo model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford Tempo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford Tempo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Ford Tempo.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine cooling fan fires (EA96024) — opened Sep 30, 1996, closed Apr 15, 1997, led to recall 97V019000.
- Engine cooling fan fires (PE96033) — opened May 2, 1996, closed Sep 30, 1996, led to recall 97V019000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In july of 2000 the automatic seat belt on the driver side became stuck on the track and would not move and thus the seat belt would not automatically come back and cover the shoulder. It just makes a lot of noise when the car door is opened and closed. The one on the passenger side does…
Driving at approximately 30mph consumer broadsided a vehicle on passenger's side where automatic shoulder harness did not lock, causing driver to bounce off steering wheel, resulting in severe injuries. Investigating officer said this wasn't unusual, and that the seat belts will usually not lock if…
Wrong computer installed at manuf, resulted in engine stall at any speed, affecting the steering and brake preformance. *ak
Other Ford Tempo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Tempo | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Tempo | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Tempo | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Tempo | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Tempo | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Tempo?
Owners most often report electrical system, seat belts, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Tempo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Ford Tempo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tempo model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.