Ford · 1991

1991 Ford Tempo

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

The Ford Tempo is a compact car that was manufactured by Ford from the 1984 to 1994 model years. The successor of the Ford Fairmont, the Tempo is the fourth generation of compact cars sold by Ford in North America, marking both its downsizing and adoption of front-wheel drive.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	19	24	21	423
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	29	23	386
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

143 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 34 Electrical System 27 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Ford Tempo?

EPA figures for the 1991 Ford Tempo reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1991 Ford Tempo?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1991 Ford Tempo. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1991 Ford Tempo?

Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Ford Tempo, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.