1994 Ford Tempo GL review from North America

2002-

The tires became unsafe (low tread).

Battery Went dead.

Wipers worn out.

Master cylinder began to leak, later replaced at brake overhaul.

Calipers collapsed.

Brake pads exploded (literally fell off the car).

Rotors were damaged due to brake pad incident.

Return Line broke open.

Speedometer cable broke.

Speed sensor broke.

Negative battery cable snapped at terminal due to corrosion, replaced connector.

Rear brakes became unsafe.

Headlight (passenger) burned out.

Brake lights (high mount) went out.

Water pump went bad.

Serpentine belt snapped.

Spark plug ceramic exploded.

Spark plug wires were giving out a lot of interference.

Upper radiator hose exploded.

Lower radiator hose grew a leak.

All other General Maintenance.

2003-

Thermostat died.

TV linkage worn out.

Wiper blades worn out.

Brake pads exploded (Yes, again!).

Rotor damaged due to brake pads (Again).

Car currently-

Leaks water into the interior.

Has bad speedometer drive gear.

Has bad speedometer driven gear.

Back-lighting for fuel gauge not working.

Back-lighting for upper portion of temp. control not working.

Tires are worn again.

Exhaust has a nasty sound.

The list for what has went wrong with the car is incomplete. There has been so many problems with this car. There is very little performance, its like having a gerbil on a wheel under the hood. Too much maintenance that always has to be done. My father told me when I bought this car, that I would get some serious experience with Ford and its cars. Man, was he ever right, every week, its something new. The car has a horrible suspension system for example handling corners, well, it just doesn't happen. This car, is not worth anyones time or money, go buy a real car, a GM.