At 60k suspension gave up, in next 500 miles timing chain broke. Gas pedal got stuck (changed the cables). Front Calipers worn out. Water from the AC leaked inside like a small Niagara water fall during sharp turns. Repeated cleanings of the AC drain pipe didn't help. Finally the colling system failed on an interstate. To top the misery Ford dealer in my place is very unreliable. He doesn't investigate the problem he instead does guess work which cost me $680...With the problems coming back in a day or two.
Good (if you get one in good condition) cheap car. As long as you don't take it to a Ford dealer its cheap to fix. Parts are cheap. Top speed on the dials is 80m/hr. So driving on interstate is ruled out don't even try (simply dies for power). Good for daily commute. Noisy ride, cramped seats. Controls of wipers, headlights, heater, very very flimsy.
I have a 94 tempo and it is the best car I have owned. i drive on the interstate all the time and have plenty of power to spare. i have been to the track just to see what it would do. i was clocked at 120 at the end of a 3/4 mile track. i suggest you sell your tempo. and buy one with a v6 5 speed manual you will love it.
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