1988 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Great economical car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator failed at 150,000 miles. I have replaced both constant velocity joints and both outer tie rods ends and the rear struts since I've owned it. The body has been patched to pass inspections.
General comments?
One guy was complaining about all the money he had to put into his Tempo after he bought it with 115,000 miles on it!!! A person has to expect to replace parts at that kind of mileage! My Tempo is by far the most economical car I've ever owned in my 36 years of having vehicles. I've done NO engine work to this car since I got it. It now has 202,000 miles on it and still gets 35 miles per gallon on the highway. No brag, just fact!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 fuel injected gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 201000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2002 |