1996 Ford Tempo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tempo years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Tempo. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Tempo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Tempo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have recently purchased a 1996 ford contour and don't know if the recalls have been taken care of. Do i need a recall authorization or something to take the vehicle to a ford dealership. The floor shifter on the automatic transmission may need to be repaired. I don't know if that is part of the…
Heard noise when applying the brakes due to wear of the outer front wheel bearing. *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 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Tempo | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Tempo?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Tempo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.