1988 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Awesome value for the money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speedometer went at 130000 kilometers.
Battery went at 132000 kilometers.
The muffler rusted off of the pipe at 142500 kilometers.
The left front wheel bearing went at 150000 kilometers.
The first clutch went at 152000 kilometers.
General comments?
This car is a very reliable car. It's never left me stranded anywhere and always fires right up, even in the cold Canadian winters.
I bought this car used from a family member. For a used car, it sure has held up very nicely.
The 2.3L HSC (high swirl capacity) 4-cylinder that's in this car can power it from 0-100km/h in just over 14 seconds, which isn't bad considering the size of the car.
One general thing about Tempos - WASH THEM AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE! Make sure to get underneath the car as well. If you don't, rust will start to form underneath the car on the frame, making it completely structurally unsafe. Tempos are bad for this.
Everything considered, I love my car. It runs like a dream, gets me from point A to point B without any trouble, and is very cheap to run. This car is an awesome vehicle for someone who needs their first car.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Less reliable as the years were added on |
| A great performer for an economical car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L HSC inline 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130803 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 152866 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2003 |