1985 Ford Tempo L review from North America
"Will you ever DIE!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much just a broken alternator bracket, struts, one CV-joint.
Leaky head gasket(never fixed).
General comments?
Really this car sucked. But it was the best car I ever had. It would not DIE!!
I think I am the only Tempo owner in this world to have one go over 250,000 miles with the original motor and transmission.
It handled like a water bed. Leaked coolant like a busted one, but never died.
Till someone ran over it with an F-150.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 HSC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200120 miles |
| Most recent distance | 305000 miles |
| Previous car | None None |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2001 |