1991 Ford Tempo Review
1991 Ford Tempo Review
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Ford Tempo GL 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$179/mo for Tempo GL
Tempo GL
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$174/mo
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5 star(24%)
4 star(34%)
3 star(6%)
2 star(28%)
1 star(8%)
29 reviews
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4.75 out of 5 stars
The Most Reliable Car Out of the '80s
Explorer4x4, 04/08/2007
1990 Ford Tempo 4dr Sedan AWD
I have had my 1989 Tempo AWD for a single year now. It has never had a problem. And I know the previous owners well, and they have never had any major problems either. It has always started for me, and its very reliable. I would go to say its the most reliable model made in the 1980's. I left it for eleven months. It sat untouched for that time. I went back to it, turned the key, started … right away. Thats quality. Excellent first car and general daily driver. Fuel economy is average, reliability outstanding, durability outstanding, styling is good - average, power is slightly below average and quality is too great for words.
4.25 out of 5 stars
great car
tempo/topaz, 06/04/2003
1991 Ford Tempo GLS 2dr Coupe
an awesome car, check them out on
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1 out of 5 stars
Worst New Car ever!
Larry B., 11/06/2016
1990 Ford Tempo GLS 4dr Sedan
I bought one new in 1990 because it was cheap. Paint problems, interior problems, over-heating problem and several other nuisance items all in the first six months. Once went with my wife to pick it up at the dealership, cranked it and it sounded great. I was using the power control to adjust the mirrors and to my wife said "I think that they have it right now", just before the mirror … on the passenger door fell out of its housing. After a year, I traded it in on a Geo Prizm that never gave us a problem.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Great car for the price
john, 09/24/2005
1991 Ford Tempo L 2dr Coupe
I've had the car for about 7 months now, and haven't had any problems with it. Everything works great. The motor, transmission, radio, a/c, no electrical problems. It doesn't even burn much oil for such an old car. I go at least 500 miles without having to add a quart. The only problem I have with it is the lack of power. It is the slowest thing I've ever driven. Other than that it's … been extremely reliable and smooth.
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1991 Tempo Highlights
Sedan
GL
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $179/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
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- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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