Ford Tempo
First generation · 1984–1987 · 4 model years · 12 trims
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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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | |||||||
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $8,558 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $8,708 |
| GL Sport 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,307 |
| GL Sport 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,457 |
| LX 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,719 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,918 |
| AWD 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | AWD | 18/22 (23) | $10,442 |
| AWD 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | AWD | 18/22 (23) | $10,592 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (26) | $7,756 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (26) | $7,906 |
| LX 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (26) | $8,976 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (26) | $9,175 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| L 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (25) | $7,848 |
| L 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (25) | $7,848 |
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (25) | $7,956 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (25) | $7,956 |
| GLX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (25) | $9,049 |
| GLX 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (25) | $9,757 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| L 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (26) | $7,723 |
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (26) | $7,946 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (26) | $7,946 |
| L 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (26) | $7,946 |
| GLX 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (26) | $8,408 |
| GLX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (26) | $8,408 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.