1988 Ford Tempo engine problems
The 1988 Ford Tempo has 34 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
34
Engine complaints
19%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“THE TREADS OF THE TIRE WARPED WITH ONLY 10000 MILES ON IT (FIRESTONE LEMANS RADIAL AT). *NLM SHORTLY AFTER THE TIRE WAS CHANGED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *NLM”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1988 Ford Tempo have?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 1988 Ford Tempo engine — 19% 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.