How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Tempo have?

The 1997 Ford Tempo has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Ford Tempo has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Ford Tempo?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seats.

1997 Ford Tempo Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Ford Tempo. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

TIRES

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Driver's side seat collapsed while traveling on the highway. *ak”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · reported 2003-08-06

“Brake rotors failed. *yc”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 1998-02-01

“Tires had no traction on wet pavement (goodyear wrangler). *yc”

TIRES · reported 1998-02-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Tempo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.