That is peculiar. I own two Tempos, and both have the original fuel pump (each has well over 150,000 miles). Even my Ford trucks have needed their fuel pumps replaced, and needless to say Ford trucks have earned their reputation for longevity and durability.

I think your problem is you're basing an opinion of car…

Speak of the Tempo, and I will appear.

But no, really, I appreciate it when people link me to Tempo stories over Facebook. I still lurk on Jalopnik, so I don't know how I missed this one!

But, really, what is perfection? Is it a new Chevy with a deadly ignition switch? A Ferrari that burn out in a giant pile of melted metal? Or an unintentionally accelerating Toyota?

The Tempo stands strong in 2014, as close to perfection as anyone should hope to be.

I have a 1989 All Wheel Drive and a 1990 GL, both Sedans, both with the overdrive-less 3-speed ATX. The '89 has the HSO version of the 2.3, and the GL has the HSC 2.3L. They are fantastic cars to drive. Lightweight, comfortable, surprisingly spacious, and just chock full of character. I've put close to 80,000 miles on…

The Escort was the poor man's Tempo.

No, no. You're wrong about that. Tempo and Escort were worlds apart. To say that they weren't far apart, is not something I am okay with nor understand.

I have no fancy photoshop of it, but a Ford Tempo or Mercury Topaz would've been straight up tits.

Hey, the snow thing is legit. I also have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, a 1990 F-150 4x4, and a 1994 Chevy K2500. Six years in Alaska, and they've all been stuck at least once, and the Tempo: never. It pulls itself through un-plowed Alaskan back-roads like nobodies business. Mostly due to weight. Its so light…

Alright buddy. Pal. Amigo. See, there are two types of Tempo haters. Those who bought one new during their reign, and got lemons. Or those who bought a battered and bruised used Tempo who's odometer has rolled over at least once, and then they're surprised that when they give that car ZERO maintenance, that it isn't…

No, no wagon variant. The Tempo sat on the same platform as the Escort, albeit longer. A wagon Tempo would have been somewhat redundant, given the Tempo was supposed to be an Escort in a tuxedo with a goatee. Much more luxurious and refined.

All of this + if you really cared about the environment, you'd support/invest in rail transportation. Write your member of congress. Tell them to stop blocking Obama's attempt to improve high speed rail in America.

Its because my Tempo is multiple thousands of dollars cheaper to own, isn't it?

Said it better than I ever could. I just looked up how much it costs to add a backup camera in a Dodge Ram. $200 (or $4/month). I think $200 is worth the life of one child. Especially when you're buying a $30,000 truck in the first place. Not to sound like a liberal douche riding my moral high horse, but there is no…

Suck it up. If it will prevent at least one death, it is worth a little extra up front. Otherwise you could buy a Tempo, which has phenomenal visibility and is low enough to the ground to not be a huge threat.

I prefer the YouTube series called Car Chase Cliches. Which features, well, car chase cliches. Its quite clever.

Yeah its really kind of putting a damper on things. Given, its cars like it that were the reason we couldn't have nice things. Only LeSabres.

I don't like the new Explorer's look. But I do think it looks right all dressed up in police gadgets and paint.

"I shall have it replaced. Post haste." was my favorite line.

Nice. I'm part of the 10% with my F-150. But my dad with is 250k '99 F-150 is part of the 5.5. Cool feature though. Thought-provoking.

The road from Soldotna to Anchorage Alaska can be quite the drive. I don't know its name, but it doesn't matter. Because its the only road from Soldotna to Anchorage.