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1993 Ford Tempo recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1993 Ford Tempo. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1993 Ford Tempo recalls, newest first

February 25, 1997NHTSA 97V01900075,200 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary
These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0L engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3L engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8L engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0L engines and 1992-1994 Lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8L engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
Consequence
This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 25, 1996NHTSA 96V0710007,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 227 complaints about the 1993 Ford Tempo with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
16
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
25
Deaths reported
1

Most complained-about components

  1. Seat belts38
  2. Service brakes29
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine26
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline26
  5. Electrical system › Ignition18

Other Ford Tempo years

Other 1993 Ford models

Most recalled 1993 vehicles

  1. 1993 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
  2. 1993 Honda Civic (13 recalls)
  3. 1993 Honda Accord (11 recalls)
  4. 1993 Ford F-150 (10 recalls)
  5. 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (10 recalls)
All of 1993’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1993 Ford Tempo have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1993 Ford Tempo recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1993 Ford Tempo?
227 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.