Model year guide

1989 Ford Tempo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Ford Tempo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Ford Tempo at a glance

Combined21–24 mpg

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

1989 Ford Tempo MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,067
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,333 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 1989 Ford Tempo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,335
Fuel only$15,335
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.

1989 Ford Tempo vehicles on record

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1989 Ford Tempo — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Ford Tempo get?

The 1989 Ford Tempo has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 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.