1985 Ford Tempo L review from North America
"The undefeatable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Right after I bought it, the transmission fluid pump corroded in half.
The fuel line sprung a leak (also right after I bought it).
The ignition had to be replaced.
The air conditioner only works if the car has been sitting in the shade for a long period of time.
It de-accelerates and the engine rattles for no reason on the freeway (it hates the freeway in general. Many mechanics have tried to figure the reason out and failed).
General comments?
It has a bad turning radius
It is "cranky". Very cranky.
The interior is decent though.
Hasn't died yet.
It's tough; If it and a small truck went head-to-head, I think my car would win.
It's pretty agile for being an '85.
It has a small gas tank, but it gets great gas mileage.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 324000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 380554 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2001 |