1992 Ford Tempo Review
1992 Ford Tempo Review
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What’s new
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.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Ford Tempo LX 4dr Sedan 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
$168/mo for Tempo LX
Tempo LX
vs
$174/mo
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5 star(30%)
4 star(37%)
3 star(15%)
2 star(15%)
1 star(3%)
33 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
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 … 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.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Good
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 … as powerfull as I'd hoped it would be I instantly fell in love with it and still love it.
4 out of 5 stars
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 … the oil and flushed the engine the old fashioned way with kerosene.The front driver's side was then hit at a light and I bought a new single fender and bumper from a junk yard. The fender doesn't match but who cares. The thing wont die! Very well built and dependable car. Great mileage.
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
tempotopaz.com
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Ford Tempo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tempo since its last redesign.
1992 Tempo Highlights
Sedan
LX
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $168/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- 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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