1992 Ford Tempo GL 2dr Coupe
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- Photo: 1990 Ford Tempo GL 2-door, front left, 09-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Ford Tempo L 4-door in Crystal Blue Clearcoat Metallic, front left, 2019-06-20 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Ford Tempo L interior (2772768753) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1992 Ford Tempo GL 2dr Coupe is a 2.3-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,452 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Tempo measures 176.7 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,532 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,452 ($24,212 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 21 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 | 176.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,532 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1992 Ford Tempo GL 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 1992 Ford TEMPO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 25, 1997 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
NHTSA campaign 97V019000
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
177 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Ford TEMPO
Owner Complaints
177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Ford TEMPO (11 mention a crash, 22 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Seat Belts | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Fuel System | 9 |
| Gasoline | 9 |
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 1992 FORD TEMPO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.