Car diagnostics for a Ford Tempo
Car diagnostics for the Ford Tempo: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Body
- Compact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
Every Ford Tempo year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1990 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1989 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1988 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1987 | 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1986 | 6.9 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (diesel, regular gas) | |
| 1985 | 6.9 to 10.7 L/100 km | 7 (diesel, regular gas) | |
| 1984 | 6.9 to 11.2 L/100 km | 7 (diesel, regular gas) |
The Ford Tempo for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 161 |
| 1993 | 2 | 227 |
| 1992 | 2 | 176 |
| 1991 | 1 | 110 |
| 1990 | 1 | 133 |
| 1989 | 1 | 124 |
| 1988 | 2 | 126 |
| 1987 | 1 | 53 |
| 1986 | 0 | 31 |
| 1985 | 3 | 30 |
| 1984 | 6 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Car diagnostics for the Ford Tempo
Need a diagnostic check for the Ford Tempo? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your Tempo
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Tempo.
How the arrangement works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Stay on the road
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Small things that help
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Before the shop starts
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
One more step
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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