Used 1990 Ford Tempo Sedan Consumer Reviews
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The Most Reliable Car Out of the '80s
Explorer4x4, 04/08/2007
1990 Ford Tempo 4dr Sedan AWD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
Worst New Car ever!
Larry B., 11/06/2016
1990 Ford Tempo GLS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
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good buy
Jevik, 04/28/2004
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
had this car for a year and not a problem.. starts up no prob in the cold.. fun to drive.. good gas mileage.. a good reliable car.. and cheap on insurance
Buy this and learn mechanics!
AMPMagic, 04/12/2002
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned this car as my first and second car. First off it was a very nice car for the 300 I payed for it. But it was always needing to be fixed, but it was never anything major. It also leaked fluids too much. Good for a first car or if your not making enough to afford a real car. Side Note: Fluid leaks are normal for this car. get used to checking fluids and buy a PIG mat to throw under engine when you park it.
Very nice car, thanx Ford!
betz698, 05/28/2002
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
cheap car
The Mann, 11/29/2002
1990 Ford Tempo 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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Sean Stevens, 02/15/2003
1990 Ford Tempo GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Ford Tempo new in 1990. Over the years all it took was a new muffler. It is excellent on gas and is built tough. I have been i a few fenderbenders over the years but it has always stood up. I drove the car up to last year when the transmission went. I can do the repairs myself because all it needs is a case but I have been too busy. The A/C went but probably needs a compressor. All in all this car has performed and stood up excellent over the years.
Great car
Sharon, 05/07/2009
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car about a year ago for 200 dollars, with only 68,000 original miles. Great fuel economy! Turns on a dime. Alot of interior space in front, & back seats. Hugh trunk. Best heater I've ever had on any car. Starts up well, even on the coldest mornings. This car had sit for about a year, without being started up or run, so I was shocked when I went to get it, and it started up on the first try. The only thing that I think I will have a problem with in the future is the transmission. It's a little sluggish, and with talking to others that have owned, or has this car, they have had some problems, when they get up to 90,000 miles.I've owned newer cars that's not as reliable.
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Harvey Winter, 04/19/2004
1990 Ford Tempo GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
fairly dependable and gets me where I'm goping (most times)
Junk Ford as always
Tab, 09/11/2008
1990 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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