1991 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Tempo GL - good, safe, and affordable."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gasket went bad (2 bolts busted which a mechanic had to drill out) at 62,050 miles..
General comments?
I purchased the car assuming (as I was told by the dealer.. which was not a ford dealer) that it owned by an elderly woman and was an A title car.. turned out, it was a govt. car (found out on car fax) its super reliable and has the power of V6 w/o the poor fuel economy, and tight responsive handling of a sports car while providing a super quiet and comfortable ride with little roads noise or vibration.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 HSC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60350 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67525 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2002 |