Used 1992 Ford Tempo Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Impressive car.
John, 11/13/2010
1992 Ford Tempo LX 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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 swap a manual into the LX. I've taken about 20 cross- country trips in the LX, it never let me down. Despite the 3-speed/V6 combo, it gets respectable MPG as well. It currently has just under 200K on it.
Good
Walkthelin3, 08/28/2008
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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 as powerfull as I'd hoped it would be I instantly fell in love with it and still love it.
Ford Tempo/White 4 Dr sedan
Charlotte, 02/21/2006
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been very reliable with a few new parts along the way. Replaced tires, relined brakes, replaced calipers & rotors, headlamp switch, horn brushes, water pump, hoses, belt, gasket, thermostat, fuel filter, spark plugs, replaced front and rear transmission motor mounts, tie rod front right and wheel bearings right and left front, regular fluid checks, oil changes and tune-ups when needed. 4 cylinder, fuel injection, front wheel drive.
Iffy!
tom, 06/29/2005
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good vehicle, but Ford could have made better motors for the windows and locks (they went out in 2002).
Like A Timex, She Can Take A Licking & She Keeps On Ticking!
jonshan, 08/12/2014
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
1st Tempo & She Is Awesome, Bought This Tempo As A 2nd Car To My Mercedes Benz S 420 & I Love The Tempo Its Reliable, Cost Efficient & Built like A Tank, 1 Of The Major Factors In Buying This Tempo Was That I Owned Her Sister, 1991 Mercury Topaz & I Rolled This Topaz Down A Mountain God Knows How Many Rolls To The Bottom But I Can Tell You There Was A lot Of Extensions Added To The Tow Trucks Winch To Get her Back Up On The Road & There Was Very Minimal Damage To That Topaz, Reset The Fuel Switch & She Started Right Up & Drove Her Around For 6+ Months Like That & Then She Got T-Boned On The (L) Side At about 80MPH & Was Still Able To Drive & no Injury To Me Either Time, Invincible Safe Cars.
Avoid this car at all cost!
chris schath, 08/13/2002
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from my aunt for $500 dollars, it was in exceptional condition inside and out, and it was the worst purchase I ever made. The Tempo left me high and dry many a time with such repairs and replacements in it's relatively short existence as; Head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, the entire ignition system(Starter, sylenoid, battery) TWICE, water pump, radiator, fan(twice) thermostat(twice) temp sensor, brakes(3 times), The harmonic balancer(which requires the removal of the engine) TWICE,the lens on my turn signal fell off and I glued it back on, then I said "to hell with this" when the tranny started shimmying and sold it.:)
small comfortable smooth riding car
shawn, 02/11/2010
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car seems to a Nice small but comfortable car it rides smooth I just bought it last week from a individual person for $300 I think I got a great! Deal the body is in great condition and the interior is also in great condition I just dont like the fact there is no cup holders in this car and it has only 3 out of 4 cylinders working which makes it stall sometimes gas mileage is just ok! It goes like 20 to 25 mpg city type driving but I think it should go like at least 30 miles a gallon for a 4 cylinder the engine only has 82,000 plus miles on it and its quiet no engine or transmission problems so far and the heater is great!
Great Car
psy, 09/18/2002
1992 Ford Tempo LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car is very reliable, runs great,with great fuel milage. the ride is comfortable and the interior is comfortable and pleasing. it rides very smoothly, and anyone can handle it
It likes lots of attention.....
Tempo Owner, 11/17/2003
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had the radiator hoses blow on me twice, the air conditioning has been repaired, the brakes have had work. only two of the four power door locks work, the trunk spring doesn't hold up the trunk, the heater core was just replaced as it was filling the passenger side floor full of antifreeze, oh and the cruise control went two weeks ago. The engine just goes and goes though and it has only stranded me once when the radiator hose blew (I was able to repair that myself) I bought it for 750 and I've put about that much into it in repairs in a year. I think that the next time it screams for attention I'll send it to the bone yard instead.
"Great car for the money"
carloshoropeza, 06/29/2002
1992 Ford Tempo GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for over a year and it has been a very good experience,very reliable and always i feel i can count on it. The A.C. runs perfect! i feel col right away when i star the car.Just very pleased that i purchased.
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