Model year guide

1987 Ford Tempo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Ford Tempo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1987 Ford Tempo at a glance

Combined22–25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Ford Tempo MPG & running costs

Combined22–25 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,933
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,667 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Ford Tempo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,665
Fuel only$14,665
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Ford Tempo vehicles on record

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1987 Ford Tempo — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Ford Tempo get?

The 1987 Ford Tempo has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.