1989 Ford Tempo AWD review from North America
"Very good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator belt slips. Just had to adjust it.
Stalled when I first got it, but added fuel injector cleaner and fixed it.
The dash has a little crack in it, but who cares.
The clear coat came off the top of the car's hood, trunk and roof.
A/C dead, but got a retrofitting kit and fixed it.
Replaced, brake hoses and pads, and rotors on the front.
General comments?
This car is very good for where I live in WV.
All Wheel Drive comes in handy when there is snow.
The car is in good running condition.
However it leaks oil.
I got it from an older couple who drove it like 1,500 miles every year, only in the winter.
I drive it back and forth from college every week.
That is a 126 mile drive one way.
It gets great gas mileage. 33 on the interstate and 25 on the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67890 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76189 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2002 |