Ford Tempo
The Ford Tempo is a compact car that was manufactured by Ford from the 1984 to 1994 model years. The successor of the Ford Fairmont, the Tempo is the fourth generation of compact cars sold by Ford in North America, marking both its downsizing and adoption of front-wheel drive. Through its entire production, the Tempo was sold as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan; Lincoln-Mercury marketed the model line as its Mercury Topaz divisional counterpart.
Wikipedia →Specs — 1994
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Class
- compact car
- Engine
- gasoline engine
- Origin
- United States
- Preceded by
- Ford Fairmont
- Succeeded by
- Ford Contour
- Produced
- 1984–1994
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
Owner Complaints — 1994
211 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 model year.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 48
- SEAT BELTS
- 38
- FUEL SYSTEM
- 22
- GASOLINE
- 22
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 22
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
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