How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Tempo have?

The 2000 Ford Tempo has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2000 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 2000 Ford Tempo?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2000 Ford Tempo Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2000 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 engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Idle pulley/crankshaft popped off. This caused car to make a squealing noise. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2001-02-02

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 2000 Ford Tempo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.