1994 Ford Tempo GL review from North America

Speedometer went out at about 100,000 miles.

Odometer went out at about 100,000 miles.

Automatic seat belts went out at about 110,000 miles.

Car is now 3-4 different shades of reddish pink.

Starter goes out about every 4 months.

Serpentine belt is currently going out at approximately 150,000 miles (estimating because odometer is broken).

Warning lights went out at about 70,000 miles.

Inside door paneling is coming off.

Randomly leaks oil.

Oil leaks into transmission fluid occasionally.

Engine sounds like a sewing machine.

Breaks go out quickly.

Seats have started to wear badly.

Radiator fluid disappears.

Fuel pump is going out at about 150,000 miles.

Main line to air conditioner broke when hit while parked. The other car was going about 20 m.p.h.

Randomly shuts off and sometimes turns itself back on while driving on the interstate. (I know this sounds really weird, but I swear that it happens and I haven't the faintest idea why!)

In spite of all of the things that have gone wrong with this car... after approximately 150,000 miles it still runs! The only time it fails me is when the starter goes out. However, if you bang on the starter while turning the ignition it will give you a good week of starting power. I am going to drive this car into the ground.