What is the Ford Tempo?
The Ford Tempo was a compact North American car sold from 1984 to 1994 as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. It replaced the Fairmont in Ford’s compact range and brought front-wheel drive to the model. The sedan offered a practical layout for daily trips, while the coupe had the same compact format with two doors.
The Tempo’s aerodynamic styling marked a shift from the boxier look of many earlier cars. Its front-wheel-drive layout also did away with the need for a driveshaft running to the rear wheels.
Generations and engines
The first generation ran from 1984 to 1987, followed by the second generation from 1988 to 1994. Across the US range, petrol and diesel engines spanned 2.0 L to 3.0 L.
How economical is the Ford Tempo?
The best combined US EPA rating for the Tempo is 34 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption is 6.9 L/100 km, also based on EPA testing. These official figures cover the 1984–1994 model years.
The US range includes petrol and diesel versions. The Tempo’s run ended before the Contour arrived in Ford’s range.
Questions and answers
What body styles did the Ford Tempo come in?
It was sold as a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan.
How many generations of Ford Tempo were there?
Two: the first generation ran from 1984 to 1987, and the second from 1988 to 1994.
What is the Ford Tempo’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating is 34 MPG.
