1987 Ford Tempo AWD 2dr Coupe
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1st Ford Tempo sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Tempo -- 10-31-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Tempo (14918941774) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Early Ford Tempo by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Tempo rear (14919514953) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1987 Ford Tempo AWD 2dr Coupe is a 2.3-liter inline-4 coupe with a 3-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $10,442 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Tempo measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,667 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,442 ($29,874 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent -- MacPherson strut, lower lateral link triangulated by the front anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent "Quadralink" -- coil-over MacPherson strut, two parallel lower lateral control links, and a radius rod per side |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.3 in (236 mm) vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,667 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Ford Tempo AWD 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford TEMPO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Apr 27, 1987 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.
Consequence: WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WHEELS AND WHEEL STUDS.
NHTSA campaign 87V060000
53 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Ford TEMPO
Owner Complaints
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford TEMPO (2 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Fuel System | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 FORD TEMPO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.