Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  I HATE THIS CAR - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By fed-up - August 4 - 2:00 am

  this car has been in the shop more times than i can count. a very slight rear-end incident left the bumper cracked and scratched. it takes me at least 3 tries to start it every morning.

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  It Sucks - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By pilotgirl21 - February 19 - 2:00 am

  Problems, problems, problems...had the transmission replaced right when the car was purchased used around 60,000 miles and same problem has come up again at 123,000 miles. Tie rods have been replaced many many times. Engine races in idle. Wont start when its cold outside. Takes 3 or 4 times to start the car on a regular day. Dont purchace!!!

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  Ugh. - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By Elizabeth Z. - January 15 - 2:00 am

  So far Ive had to get the brakes done twice, a new clutch, tie rods, struts, and wheel bearings. And it STILL has front end problems! The engine rattles and the heater is lukewarm. The horn only works if you turn the wheel about 90 degrees to the left. The headlights are dim. Its uncomfortable-very little legroom & no tilt wheel so you have to squeeze yourself into it. And the cupholders under the dash console & behind the gear shift. It handles like a snowplow and is scary to drive in the winter (if it starts). I hate this car.

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  Tempo -rary - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By originalowner - October 19 - 2:00 am

  Over 100k, this has been a fairly reliable, american car. My list: partial tranny $700 80K brakes 40,90 window lifters 6 of them (that sucked) tie rod, susp $400 70 starter $125 100 radiator pending a/c small fix thing Anyone who rips the Tempo probably is expecting too much from life. Anyone who praises the Tempo too much is delusional. I agree with the review that called this a good cheap car. Good for your High School kid to ruin.

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  1994 Ford Tempo - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By Jadecage - September 30 - 2:00 am

  Nine years is the longest Ive ever owned a car and my Tempo never let me down in all that time however the cost of repairs recently has made me decide that I didnt want to go through another Michigan winter with it. It was time for a new car so Im donating it to charity where I hope someone else can make good use of the life thats left in it. Ill be saying my goodbyes to it tomorrow so Im feeling particularly sentimental right now. Emotions aside, Ive always had reliable cars with Ford and my Tempo lasted the longest and gave me many great times across long distances. Im going to miss it very much.

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  my tempo sucks - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By Pudge - April 14 - 2:00 am

  THe first thing ford should have done is put a 4-speed automatic in the car. The car sucks on the highway and it sucks for passing people. Interior is ugly and uncomfortable. extierior is a cheap ripp off of the mustang (front end) Not the best car in my book.

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  Shell never die!!! - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By Beast - March 22 - 2:00 am

  Slow on take off.

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  Lemonaide anyone? - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By NowHateFords - October 24 - 2:00 am

  At 135,000 miles, the transmission is now shot, had the calipers stick (replaced rotors, calipers, and obviously bought new pads). Tie rod were replaced (all 4, just like my previous car--Taurus), a harmonic balancer, and a new tensioner arm. Did I mention the oil leak from the seals?

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  Tempo kicks a$$! - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By Neg_Pol - September 16 - 2:00 am

  My Tempo is the best cheap car Ive ever driven! Its comfortable, it looks nice (at least mine does), and it hardly ever breaks. It has bad pickup, but that can be fixed. And its great for new drivers cause for the very same reason.

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  Great little car - 1994 Ford Tempo
  By Juggles - September 12 - 2:00 am

  I am a low milaeage driver in New York City. This is a great dependable car, that fits easily into parking spots. This car has never given me any trouble, have only had regular maintainence repairs.