1992 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"The Ford Tempo is a great inexpensive car, well suited for city driving"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Crank shaft damper warped at 87,000 miles.
Electronic Vacuum Regulator needed to be replaced at 90,000 miles.
Exhaust Pressure Sensor needed to be replaced at 93,000 miles.
General comments?
The previous owners took very good care of this car.
The interior was comfortable with lots of room inside. The low center console and dash styling contributed to this open feeling inside. Only real downfall was the lack of cup holders inside.
The engine put out plenty of power and didn't suck down too much gas.
The 3 speed automatic shifted smoothly, although a 4 speed automatic would have helped performance and fuel economy.
The car handled great and had a smooth ride.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2002 |