MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Tempo

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1997 Ford Tempo
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:57.458Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Tempo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 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 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1997: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19830
198414
198530
198631
198753
1988129
1989126
1990135
1991116
1992177
1993231
1994163
19953
19962
19972
19981
19991
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *YC

NHTSA ODI report, 19990830

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEATS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

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DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030806

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Ford Tempo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1992 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Ford Tempo?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Tempo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.