1988 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Good started car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission coolant pipe busted.
Acceleration cable fell out.
Speedometer stopped working.
Muffler has rotted and needs to be replaced.
General comments?
This car performs well for a older car and drives very good at high speed. But it has left me broke down on the side of the road a few times. One time the acceleration cable somehow came detached and another time a transmission line broke and the car ran out of transmission fluid. But besides that it's a good running car and the seats are very comfortable.
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? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 11th November, 2005 |