1985 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"A fighter that can handle the miles and deliver pizza! Set your Tempo!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well... the alternator will go on every Tempo along with a water pump, hoses, brakes and they have an easily damaged (hehehe) battery and solenoid.
General comments?
She's a brute and she's the fighter that don't get knocked out! Long live Emiglio (her name).
Get one, beat the crap out of it and run it into the ground. I delivered pizzas in it for a year!... Tell me she won't start and I will laugh at you.. Great car, great value.
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![]() ![]() | 1985 - Tempo GL 2.3 liter 4 cylinder Economical and reliable car, still driving it |
![]() ![]() | Underestimated vehicle with nothing to prove. A great first car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2001 |

