Ford Tempo for 1986
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FORD TfMPO Tempo LX is top-of-thc-line ;t11 Ford Tempo for 1986 ... from the the way combining cl host of sr.m- maker of the best-built clard comfort and conveniencc Amer ican cars items with supcrb ride A 1985 survey ol owncrs has characrerisrics. cstablishcd that Ford makes the best-built Ameriean cars. This is base el on ;1l1 average of problerns reported by owncrs in the prior six monrhs on 1981-84 models of all ears designed and huilt in the Unired Srates. Proof again rhat, at Ford.. Quality islob I. Tempo GL offers a long list of standard equipment with many of The 1986 Ford Tempo will bc the same features found in the more available in November 1985. luxurious LX modeis. Tempo Sport GL is lor rhose who desire a bit more fun in their dav-to-day driving. It adds a higher output engine and stiffer handling suspension. Take a close look at Ford Tempo 500n. See how completely it answers your driving neeels. Contents Ford Tempo Environment. 8-9 Forel Tempo LX . .. .. 10-11 Forel Tempo Cl. 12-1.0 At rigbt. Fonl Tempo Select GL Ford Tempo Sport CL. 1+1'5 2-Door in Mediu m Canyon Red Forel Performance . .. 16-17 Clearcoat Metallic. Sboum uiitb Preterred Lquiprncnt Packages. 18-19 olie ol Tempo s neu. Preferred Options, Colors "nel Trims . .. 20-21 Equip ment Packages. See /Jages S:lfct)' and Owncr Informanon . .22-2~ /8-1') lor de/a ils. Some equip ment sbouiu Juay bi! opt ionat Sec opt ions list on /lage 21. 2 _ ..... ,u"."wt, ..... "''''1_-~ - - I, ~ = "" ...' " .. "";,.'i~ • J r > : __ ., .... ,,,,'" ......." lUi ", ,,~,., . _ _ -_ . I, ...I, ~f I ., I . <I> ENVIRONMENT An interior designed for function and comfort Correct interior design involves A computer-refined the applieation of the scienee of interior ergonomics: the relationship of the Tempo's 5-passenger interlor is driver and passengers to the ear. In roorny and comfortable. To help Tempo, applied ergonornies strategi dererrnine the best use of space, cally places the driver in front of a Ford engineers used computers to driver-biased instrument panel with verify that the dimensions met the large, easy-to-read gauges. Operat- need for occupant comfort to the ing controls are plaeed within fuJlest extent possible Doors, door easy reach pillars, roof and scats are designed to provide maximum room for each passenger's head, shoulders, hips and legs. Plus, Tempo's front-whcel drive configuration aJlows more floor space tor cornfortable stretch- Tempo 2-door carries ove,-IJ cu. ft. out room. of luggage. In LX, tbe trunk is completely carpeted. have reclining seat backs for indi- vidual seating comfort. Tempo's 3-passenger rear seating is especiaJly noteworthy arnong cars of its size. It offers the practical benefit of spa ce associated with much larger sedans. Tempo seating is firrn and com- Sport Instrument Cluster: Stan- fortable with deep foarn pads over ct dard in LX and Sport CL, optional flat steel spring base. The front in CL. bucket seats are body-conroured tor firm back and thigh support. The driver's seat provides over seven inches of scat track adjustment, the passenger scat six inches. And both Left. Tempo LX instrument panel and front seat enuironment sbouin in Canyon Red. Some equipment sbouin may he optional. See tbe options list on page 21. 9 FORD TEMPO LX Completelyequipped for comfort and convenience The Tempo LX is equipped with power steering. tilt steering wheel, power door locks, cleckliel release and remotc fuel filler release. There are also dual elecrric rernore control mirrors, interval wipers, styled road wheels with new performance radial tires allel touring suspension. tinted glass, digital clock, trip odometer, and instrumentation package with tachometer, all stan- dard. Plus a full complement of courtesy lights and an AM/FM stereo radio." Tempo LX even includes the Illuminared Entry Systcm which automarically lights the outsiele ciao I' locks ancl the interlor when either front door handle is raiscd. The sears are covered in all-clorh trim and have 4-way adjustable hcad restraints. A folding center armrest and luxury cloor trim panels are srandard as is the luxury weight cutpile carpeting . Mav Ix dclctcd for credit Left. Tempo LX 2-Door shown in Medium Grey Clearcoat Metallic. Top rigbt. Tempo LX interior sboum in Canyon Red. Bottom rigbt. Tempo LX instru- ment panel sbouin in Canyon Red. Some equipment sboum ma)! be optionat. See options list on page 21. 11 Setting high standards for all Tempos Ford Tempo GL can be ordered in Othcr convenience items inclucle any one of rhree ways. Thc standard AM radio with dual front speakers', GL, Select GL or Sport GL (covered e1ectronic digital clock and interval on pages 14-15). wipers. Above: 'Iëmpo CL 4-Door shown in The popular Tempo G L series Step up to the Select G Land these Silver Clearcoat Metallic. starts off with a new luxury sound desirabie features are addec!: tinred insulation package, a well-tailored glass all around, dual electric rernote Right: Iempo CL interior shown in interior that includes reclining front control mirrors, power steering and Medium Grey bucket scats in cloth The door trim an AM/FM stereo radio with four Far rigbt. Tempo CL instrument panels are padded with carpeted speakers' and, front fold down panel shown in Medium Crry. lower inserts. The visors are cloth center armrest. Some equipment sboum may be coverecl and include visor mirrors. • !VI:l}' he delered for credit. optionai. See the options list on jJage 21. 12 FORD TEMPO SPORT GL Appealing to your performance tastes The Sport G L is powered by rhc 2300 High Specific Output (I ISO) fuel-injccrcd engine and 'i-speee! rnanual transaxle. Sport GI. also provides a firrncr ride with a tighr performance handling suspension system and 14-inch performance radial ply rircs wrapped around 7-spoke aluminum wheels. Anel Sport G Cs performance rherne is attracrively highlighted with a reel stripe insert in the dark grey bumpers and bodyside moleling. The intertor is equally appealing wirh all-cloth, fully reclining per- formance bucket scats, sport instrument cluster and learher- wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel. For entertainment, an AM/FM stereo radio with cassette tape player, Dolby" norse reeluction anel four speakers' is also standard There's ct lot more to the Spon GL than meers the eye. But youll have to elrive one to gain a ruil apprecia- tion of its totalmerits. '1\'LI!, bc delered tor credit Aboue. Tempo Sport CL 2-Door sboum in Oxford wbite. lol' left. Tèrnpo Sport CL intertor sboum in SC/nelBeige. Bottom left: Tempo Sport CL instrument panel SbOWI1 in SC/na Beige. Rigbl: Tempo Sport CL 4-Door s!JOUJJ7 in Medium Gr~JlClearcoat Metallic. SOI11e equipment shown may be optional. See options fision page 21. 14 o • 15 PERfORMANCE Ford performance over the road and under the hood Front-wheel drive and 4-wheel Tempo's aerodynamic design also The optional 2.0 liter diesel Tempo powerteams independent suspension incorporates aircraft-type, wrapover engine Engine Transaxle Transfer Ratios 49 States Calif. Tempo's 4-wheel independent eloors and concealed drip molelings. This optional engine is a true suspenston. all season radials, front This elesign hel ps improve aero diesel, nor a converteel gasoline 2300 HSC-EFI 5-speed 3.33 3.33 stabilizcr bar and precise rack and dynarnic efficiency anel reduces engine. Because it was dcsigned as 2300 HSO-EFI· 5-speed 3.73 3.73 2.0L Diesel 5-speed 3.73 NA pinion steering result in a stabie, wind noise. a diesel from the outset. a number smooth ride anel give Tempo of important elesign features were • Avaüab!c in (he Sport GL Sertes onlc. remarkable reflexes. A computer-controlled engine built in. For instanee. Tempo diesel moelels are equippeel with an The indepenelent suspension designed specifically for Tempo advanceet glow plug systern th at Gasmileage system uses the rnodified The 2300 High Swirl Combustion provieles a wait-to-start time of only 1986 EPA mileage estimates were MacPherson strur elesign. (HSC) engtoe was elevelopeel specifi- call y for Forel Tempo. The elesign 3 seconels at 0 degrees fahrenheit. nor available at the time this caralog The major benefit of this design is includes weelge-shapeel combustion To help eliminare a problem com- was approved for printing. As soon increaseel control over road shock because ir's casier to controlthe effects of [olrs when each rear whccl acts independently. Rack and pinion steering Tempo is equippeel with rack and pinion sreering (power-assisted on Select GL anel LX models) for an excellent fcel of the roael anel precise steering response. Airflow as a stabilizing force Tempo's elynamic shape does more than help the engine eleliver excellent fuel economy. The steer- chambers with centrally locateel mon ro all diesels rhe Tempo 2.0 as EPA figures are releaseel, your ing and suspension systerns bene fit spark plugs anel an electronically liter diesel is equippeel with a fine Forel Dealer wil I be arnong the firsr as weil. Through careful fine-tuning controlled fuel injection system filtration water separator, aflashing to receive th is inforrnation anel will of selecteel elesign areas, airflow is (EFI). The valves use a special warning light on the instrument be happy to pass it along to you. directeel to reeluce front and rear "rnasked" design that predictably panel, anel an easily accessible water lift for elirectional stability anel swirls the air fuel mixture tor drain for do-it-yourself draining. cornering agility. a tast, efficient burn ratc.