V6 power becomes available but the four-wheel drive option departs. Rear stabilizer bars are added to V6 models and sequential-port fuel injection appears on all Tempos. The GLS model receives fog lamps, alloy wheels and 15-inch tires.

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Impressive car.

John, 11/13/2010

1992 Ford Tempo LX 4dr Sedan

I have owned this car for years, and I seriously cannot fault it for it's service despite my constant abuse. The one item that has been troublesome is the 3-speed automatic transmission, but I love the car so much despite it that I am planning to swap it out for a manual trans as soon as I can. I love the car so much that I just bought a '91 Tempo GLS 4cyl/5-speed to drive until I can …

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Walkthelin3, 08/28/2008

1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan

I bought this car from a friend in November for 250 dollars. It was in pretty good condition and had 132,000 miles it is now August and I have 160,000 miles. Within that time I've replaced the starter, radiator, hubs and water pump. I've over heated the engine and beat on it. The thing still runs great just like it did the day I got it. It's a very reliable car and even though it's not …

Old beater

spalding, 10/25/2008

1992 Ford Tempo GL 2dr Coupe

I bought my Tempo as a work car from a friend of my dad's. I had planned on getting a new one but the plant a worked at shut down. I didn't change the oil for 1500 miles. The electric door locks don't work but the manuals still do. After realizing I was going to have to keep it I changed the brakes calipers and drums. Charged the air conditioner and flushed the coolant system. Changed …

great car

tempo/topaz, 06/04/2003

1991 Ford Tempo GLS 2dr Coupe

an awesome car, check them out on tempotopaz.com

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1992 Tempo Highlights

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Sedan

Trim:

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$224/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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