Anyone have experience with the 1991 Ford Tempo?

Question

I just picked one up for my son (it only has 60K miles) and it passes inspection without any problems. But when I drive it, the steering doesn't seem as responsive as I would like. Is this normal for this vehicle or could there be a problem with the steering linkage?

No, I know the original owner. The little old lady who drove it to market and church. It really is only 60K.

Answer 1

check your power steering fluid level it could be low. otherwise call a mechanic and ask it does not cost to ask them and it usaly does help alot. I have bought alot of cars and had to call a mechanic and ask them found the answer pretty helpful. especaily if you can not afford to have them do it for you.

Answer 2

I had a 93 Ford Tempo, that did the same thing. Its just the way the car was built. They are front wheel drive, and do steer quite different than a rear wheel drive, due to you are steering with the drive wheels. These cars are very economical (I got 40MPG with mine). They are great in the snow also. My parents had an 88 Ford Tempo, that was involved in 3 accidents and still ran another 100,000 miles after the 3rd accident. They are pretty safe cars. More than likely the car actually has 160,000 miles on it, but even that many miles is pretty common for these cars, and will give many more miles if properly cared for. IE, oil/filter changes every 3,000 miles, transmission services every 55,000 miles.

Answer 3

i own a repair shop,and these don't have full power steering,,its called semi powered,,so its going to drive a little different ,if your used to driving a car that has full power steering on it,,sounds like you found a real nice car for him those are real good cars as long as they have been taken care of,,if he takes care of it,,it should last him a very long time,,but id say that's normal for the steering to feel like that,,good luck with it,,i hope this help,s.

Answer 4

May have loose outer and inner tie-rods