Ford Tempo MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Tempo model year from 1984 to 1994 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Tempo has been offered with 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1986 (up to 34 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Tempo fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 19–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 19–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 19–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 19–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 19–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 19–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 19–25 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 23–34 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 22–34 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 21–34 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
1994 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1994 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1993 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1993 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1992 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1992 Tempo was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo FS | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Tempo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1991 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1991 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1990 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1990 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1989 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1989 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1988 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1988 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tempo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1987 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1987 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Tempo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1986 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1986 Tempo was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
1985 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1985 Tempo was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
1984 Ford Tempo: engines & MPG
The 1984 Tempo was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Tempo | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Tempo get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Tempo range from 23 to 34 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1986 model year.
What engines does the 1994 Ford Tempo have?
The 1994 Tempo was EPA-rated with 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 1994 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Tempo require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or diesel.
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