1989 Ford Tempo Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$9,455 to $11,258

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by Anonymous
Feb 17, 2011
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 drove it all the way to 500k. that took 3 years. i drove everywhere and anywhere i could. doing burnouts and racing the cooler kids in beamers and benzes. i spent 200 on the motor mounts 200 on tires and 300 on the timing belt. IN THE ENTIRE 3 YEARS. i scraped it up grinding on the freeway exits and running over cones but the frame and glass held out. i have to say it was the most fun ive ever had in a car. i drove it to its death but it kept on running. in my freshman year in college i rolled it, (despite the big displacment)and i had to scrap it but i DROVE IT TO THE SCRAP YARD. reliable runner. lasts foreverFeb 17, 2011
by Tom F
Feb 18, 2010
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 ive owned it is front brakes but is starting to need other things like a rack and pinion and half shaft so i cant complain. As far as fun to drive.. sure i guess people look lolFeb 18, 2010
by Mark H
Dec 22, 2009
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 build quality was pretty good. For 250K on the clock, it was a very solid car. The 89 GLS's with the apperance package, in my opinion, was one of Fords nicest looking 4 door compacts. It was a very cheap car to own, over all i invested nearly $4,000 into the car, but maybe $400 was necessary. Dec 22, 2009

1989 Ford Tempo Pricing

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Trims & specs

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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