1989 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Cheap and nasty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything. I have practically rebuilt the thing in the time I owned it.
A/C packed up.
Fuel pump replaced twice.
Alternator.
Electrics seem to be remote controlled by someone else.
Lots of other minor irritating things. Hated being in the cold and would refuse to start after October unless it had been in the underground parking overnight.
General comments?
I spent more money per month on this car than I did on my rent. Cheap and nasty Ford. How Ford expect to sell these crates in Canada I'll never know.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2000 |