1998 Ford Tempo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tempo years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Tempo. That ranks 4th out of 6 Tempo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ford Tempo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Vehicle stalls with a loss of total power. Vehicle stalled 3 times trying to get it home. It will not start until it has cooled down, the reason for the stalling is because the ignition module is mounted on the distributor, when the temperature goes above 257 degress, the module is likely to cut…
Other Ford Tempo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Tempo | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Tempo | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Tempo | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Tempo | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Tempo | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Tempo?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Tempo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.