1985 Ford Tempo GL review from North America

The only parts that I have had to replace since I bought the Car new, has been the Battery at 88,000km, the Water Pump at 114,000km and the top radiator hose at 121,000km. The normal wear out parts of brakes and the occasional burnt headlight (3 to be exact) the car has also had the muffler replaced. (Another wear out part). 3 months ago, the dealer recommended replacing the Transaxles, as they were starting to get the recommended mileage on them for replacement before something seized on them. I also replaced the lock-out shifter for the automatic transmission because it broke from fatigue. This is a plastic part and costs all of $12.00. It keeps you from putting the car into reverse when it is going forward. I did the replacement myself.

I bought this vehicle for my wife out of the Ford Dealership showroom, and after she drove it for 90,000km, I bought her a Sport Utility Vehicle because she looked good in it. I now continue to drive the Tempo every day to work and it has just turned over 151,000km. It has been a very reliable, and economical vehicle to own and drive. I believe this year of the Tempo was one of the exceptional ones, and I will keep on driving it until she tires of the SUV and wants something else, and then I will probably have it reconditioned for my son, who will be turning 16 in 2.5 years. I would recommend this vehicle as a good mode of transportation.