1989 Ford Tempo Overview

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Kept On Running Right Up To The End by Davethedude

— I Got this car in my sophomore year. i drove an 85 eldorado for a few months and my sister totaled it. i bought a ford tempo for my tv and 50 bucks. BEST 50 BUCKS EVER SPENT. it had 200k miles and i d... Read More

Awesome Car To Drive by Mark

— The acceleration wasnt the greatest, but what can you expect from a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder car with a 3 speed auto? For the engine and trans combo, though, the car could get out of its own way. The buil... Read More

Its A Good Car by Tom

— Its really really fast, braking is good, handling could be less body roll, mybe some eibach springs, build quality is good, it gets on average 20 to 25 mpg, the only thing ive had to to to it since iv... Read More

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Cosmo_608 asked a 1989 Ford Tempo GLS Maintenance & Repair question 8 months ago

Replaced All Parts,still No Brakes

8 views with 1 answer (last answer 8 months ago)

Nichole asked a 1989 Ford Tempo General question about a year ago

Where Is The Heater Core Located In An 89 Ford Tempo.

36 views with 1 answer (last answer about a year ago)

doty asked a 1989 Ford Tempo Maintenance & Repair question 6 years ago

89 Ford Tempo Gl Turn Signals & Heater Fan Problems In The Ignition

I own a 89 Ford Tempo. When ever I place the key into the ignition I have to jiggle the key to get the turn signals & heater fan to work. But there are times when I don't have to start the car, but ju...

662 views with 4 answers (last answer 6 years ago)

mario9193 asked a 1989 Ford Tempo Maintenance & Repair question 5 years ago

1989 Ford Tempo Stalls Whenever It Feels Like It - I've Replaced The Distri...

I'll let it sit there for 5 minutes, fires right back up. cleaned the throttle body with car cleaner, the valve, ugggghhh. If I wasn't living in Mexico, I would of run it off a cliff. Any ideas?

439 views with 1 answer (last answer 5 years ago)

georgieford23 asked a 1989 Ford Tempo Maintenance & Repair question 6 years ago

How Do I Replace Dimmer Switch On Steering Column?

Occasionally my headlights wouldn't come on unless I clicked dimmer switch, now they won't work, but lamps still light on high beam but won't stay on.

521 views with 1 answer (last answer 6 years ago)

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1989 Ford Tempo Overview

Looking for a Used Tempo in your area?

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Replaced All Parts,still No Brakes

Where Is The Heater Core Located In An 89 Ford Tempo.

89 Ford Tempo Gl Turn Signals & Heater Fan Problems In The Ignition

1989 Ford Tempo Stalls Whenever It Feels Like It - I've Replaced The Distri...

How Do I Replace Dimmer Switch On Steering Column?

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