1990 Ford Tempo LX review from North America
"Don't buy a tempo! a n owners nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was a nightmare. It refused to drive in the winters.
The alternator had to be replaced.
The electrical system was a nightmare
The radiator blew twice
The engine died at least 5 time a week.
General comments?
This car is a nightmare, I purchased it for 450 Canadian dollars. I would never recommend this car. It was too unreliable. The electrical system was horrible. In the winter, the transmission was as slow as a turtle with no legs. The engine was loud, the exhaust fell off. The interior was poorly designed.
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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 | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 171000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 179000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2003 |