Ford Tempo
Second generation · 1988–1994 · 7 model years · 8 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | |||||||
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 | $11,220 |
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 | $11,228 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 | $13,045 |
| 1993 | |||||||
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 | $10,732 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 | $10,732 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 | $12,600 |
| 1992 | |||||||
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (21) | $10,452 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (21) | $10,602 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (21) | $11,580 |
| GLS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 3.0L Vulcan V6, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18/22 (21) | $13,117 |
| GLS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L Vulcan V6, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18/22 (21) | $13,265 |
| 1991 | |||||||
| L 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (22) | $8,930 |
| L 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (22) | $8,958 |
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (22) | $9,996 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (22) | $10,146 |
| GLS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (22) | $10,813 |
| GLS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (22) | $10,961 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/29 (22) | $11,066 |
| AWD 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | AWD | 18/22 (22) | $11,843 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $9,930 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $10,080 |
| GLS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $10,605 |
| GLS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $10,753 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $11,032 |
| AWD 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | AWD | 17/22 (22) | $11,755 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $9,455 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $9,605 |
| GLS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $10,095 |
| GLS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $10,246 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $10,554 |
| AWD 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | AWD | 17/22 (22) | $11,258 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| GL 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $9,056 |
| GL 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $9,206 |
| GLS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $9,647 |
| GLS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $9,798 |
| LX 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $10,135 |
| AWD 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | AWD | 17/22 (22) | $10,811 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1993 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1992 | 2 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | — |
| 1990 | 2 | — |
| 1989 | 1 | — |
| 1988 | 2 | — |
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.