1989 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"So many chicks dig the Tempo"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The things that have gone wrong in my car are that the transmission totally went once, it almost went again about a month ago, but I got there before it did.
The seats are all worn and they tilt so when I drive I look like a thug.
The alignment is always bad no matter what I do.
The steering wheel shakes when I drive, in fact the whole car shakes when I drive.
It stalls at lights and stop signs.
The headlights stink, I can barely see when I am driving at night and they are brand new bulbs.
The alternator belt has broken at least 3 times since I have had the car.
The doors do not lock.
Sometimes the driver's side does not open at all.
The hood of the car does not always shut close.
When I open the driver's side door the interior lights don't go on, but when I open the other door they go on.
The seat belts do not work, yes they are the automatic ones, a pain in the butt.
Speakers, I had to get new ones.
The car leaked 4 quarts of oil in one day for 2 months straight until I fixed it, and it still leaks.
The muffler fell off when I was driving.
General comments?
This has been the best car I have had so far. It has out lasted so many other cars.
It may not be flashy, but everyone looks when I go by.
The Tempo will live forever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2002 |