MYRModel Year Report

1995 Ford Tempo

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1995 Ford Tempo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:47.276Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 30 complaints 1985 1986: 31 complaints 1987: 53 complaints 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 126 complaints 1990: 135 complaints 1991: 116 complaints 1991 1992: 177 complaints 1993: 231 complaints 1994: 163 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 3 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 30 complaints 1986: 31 complaints 1986 1987: 53 complaints 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 126 complaints 1990: 135 complaints 1990 1991: 116 complaints 1992: 177 complaints 1992 1993: 231 complaints 1994: 163 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 3 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 30 complaints 1985 1986: 31 complaints 1986 1987: 53 complaints 1987 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 126 complaints 1989 1990: 135 complaints 1990 1991: 116 complaints 1991 1992: 177 complaints 1992 1993: 231 complaints 1993 1994: 163 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 3 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1995: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19830
198414
198530
198631
198753
1988129
1989126
1990135
1991116
1992177
1993231
1994163
19953
19962
19972
19981
19991
20001

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-06

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-19

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

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Wrong computer installed at manuf, resulted in engine stall at any speed, affecting the steering and brake preformance.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-05-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-09-30 Engine cooling fan fires
  2. I
    1996-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-04-15 Engine cooling fan fires

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Ford Tempo — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Ford Tempo reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Tempo?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Tempo have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.