Defect
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
1993 Ford Tempo electrical system problems
The 1993 Ford Tempo has 41 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
41
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
Related recalls
What owners report
“THERE IS APPARENT FIRE DAMAGE UNDER THE DASH AND HAS CAUSED ELETRICAL PROBLEMS WITHIN THE CAR. THERE IS SMOKE ALSO VISIBLE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1993 Ford Tempo have?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 1993 Ford Tempo electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Are there recalls for the 1993 Ford Tempo electrical system?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 96V071000.
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.