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1994 Ford Tempo

US · Compact Cars

The 1994 Ford Tempo is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS)
Combined Economy
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement2.3 L to 3.0 L
Cylinders4 to 6
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears3 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
City18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
Highway22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.

  • 97V019000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.

    Reported February 25, 1997. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 10, 2026

Data verified: November 10, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
    24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1994 Ford Tempo have?

Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1994 Ford Tempo?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1994 Ford Tempo front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1994 Ford Tempo?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.