1988 Ford Tempo LX review from North America
"JUNK"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear strut drivers side.
Ball joint passenger side.
Wheel bearings.
Muffler (just fell off)
Water pump hose.
Axle
oxygen sensor.
Fuel door does not open (have to use
trunk pull)
rot holes underneath.
General comments?
I have owned this so called car for 2 months and have had nothing but trouble, it smokes like a coal stove, I've had it on the tow truck twice in 2 weeks, to say the least this car sucks!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | ? Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 224000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2002 |