1987 Ford Tempo electrical system problems
The 1987 Ford Tempo has 35 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 44% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
35
Electrical System complaints
44%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“AFTER STARTING AND DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, STEERING COLUMN SMOKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, MELTING COLUMN AND DASHBOARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1987 Ford Tempo have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 1987 Ford Tempo electrical system — 44% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.