1988 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Should be illegal to sell this piece of garbage!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Almost everything at one point in time has had to be replaced. Brakes need replacement yearly. Engine leaks oil consistently. CV boots break easily.
Engine is hard to start, and stalls for no apparent reason - that anyone can determine.
Alternator needs to be replaced yearly.
Windshield is warped so the wipers are ineffective. Heater breaks down every few years. Dealer paint job is peeling off the car near the rear bumper in large sections.
There are no places for cup holders in the interior. Tilt steering loosens quite easily.
General comments?
This car is the biggest piece of garbage on the road! If you buy one of these cars, be prepared to PAY through the nose for repairs. Something new breaks on it every month, and be prepared to have the brakes, belts, and alternator replaced yearly.
I will never buy another Tempo, let alone a Ford!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 0 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2001 |