1988 Ford Tempo L review from North America
"The best of the best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch.
All four brakes.
Head gasket.
Battery.
Alternator.
Fuel pump.
Fuel tank.
Gas line.
CV boot.
Oil pan.
Tie rod.
Tires worn fast.
E brake.
Heater.
Blower.
Seat ripped.
General comments?
I have put this car through hell and it's held up so far. The parts that have gone wrong with it are just wear and tear. If I actually cared about the performance of the car I would take it to the shop more often. No matter what I do this car holds it's own. The engine will NOT die. I've had the temp up to about 195, she was a rough ride, but the car took it. Sure the car is rusting and stuff like that, but when you come outside to 2 feet of snow and jump into the tempo she always starts up. Very nice on a cold day. The best part is that Ford made the car easy to work on so if you want to fix it in your driveway it's a piece of cake, everything is easily accessible. I love this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L HSC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 212000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 255000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2003 |