1994 Ford Tempo review from North America
"Best car Ford has made, and they should bring it back!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Up until the last few years we have only had to do minor upkeep on our Tempo. It has been a very reliable car and we love it.
More recently we have had to have a new clutch, alternator, radiator, etc.
Our Tempo is still in pretty great shape. There is a rust hole in the front quarter panel. It is still easily fixable and we hope to get it taken care of soon.
General comments?
This is one of the best cars we have ever had. It gets great gas mileage and we have no complaints about the car at all as far as style, comfort, reliability etc.
Our only question is that we just had to install a new caliper and because of how it went it damaged the brake pads and rotor.
When we got the new parts we were given a bad caliper and it damaged the new pads and rotor. The auto parts store replaced them, but we are trying to install them, and where the bottom bolt on the caliper goes in it was stripped - we think it may have had to do with the high heat that damaged the rotor and pads.
Is that the strut that it bolts in to?
Is that hard to replace at home?
Amy advice would be great as we need to get it done as it is our only transportation.
Thanks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Manual |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2009 |