How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Tempo have?

The 1999 Ford Tempo has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 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 1999 Ford Tempo?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

1999 Ford Tempo Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Ford Tempo. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Windshield wipers operate while switch is off intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated consumer would have to pay a fee to get vehicle checked.*ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · reported 2001-08-10

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 1999 Ford Tempo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.