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Used 1990 Ford Tempo Consumer Reviews

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1.88 out of 5 stars

Get something better

Now I own a Honda!, 09/03/2002
1990 Ford Tempo GL 2dr Coupe
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It's a throw away car. I got it cheap, had it for a year and a half, and then it fell apart. Only buy it if you can get it real cheap.

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5 out of 5 stars

good car

the1bigone, 09/29/2002
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
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it gets really good gas milage..and if it doesn't go fast enough for you..just put a turbo in..makes it run great! no problems except the tune ups in all the time i've had it.!!!!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Very nice car, thanx Ford!

betz698, 05/28/2002
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
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A very nice car. My Tempo takes a licking and keeps ticking. It has minor problems, AC is out, Alternator problems, some rust but thats about it. I went airborne in this car due to a huge dip, in the road and destroyed the oil pan, got it replaced but there was no other damage, I couldn't believe it. The car is very durable, got sideswiped by a mustang, only minor paint sceapes and trim damage, no dents.I think my tempo still has a couple years left in it.

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2 out of 5 stars

cheap car

The Mann, 11/29/2002
1990 Ford Tempo 4dr Sedan AWD
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Well, I bought this car because it was inexpensive. Right after I got it, it started getting all kind of leaks. The CV joints went bad though the boots were good. The motor, tranny, and power steering all had minor leaks. The AWD didn't work, the car got bad mileage, and the door handles ALL fell off. The radiator fan needed replacement, along with numerous sensors. The auto front belts were slow and noisy. Chaep car. Avoid these even if they're inexpensive and look nice.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Junk Ford as always

Tab, 09/11/2008
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
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We bought this used for a second car, w/ 87k on it for $300, maybe too much. Slow, did make it good in the snow though, ugly all around. Transmission went at 90k, who would have thought, it is a Ford.

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