When did the Ford Tempo Topaz come out?

Both models were introduced in late 1983 for the 1984 model year; the compact Topaz and Ford Tempo were early examples of the design philosophy that would bring about the revolutionary 1986 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Topaz and Tempo both were based on the Escort-derived CE14 platform.

What kind of car is the Mercury Topaz?

The Mercury Topaz is a compact car that was sold by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company from 1984 to 1994 as a slightly upscale variant of the Ford Tempo.

What was the difference between the Ford Zephyr and the Topaz?

The Topaz had a very aerodynamic design, and unlike its Zephyr predecessor, it was front-wheel-drive. Topaz focused on comfort and convenience, and Ford, by making Topaz FWD made interior space much larger than it would have been if the Topaz and Tempo were rear-wheel-drive.

However, the passage of time is never kind to low-value and oft-forgotten economy cars, so survivors like this little blue Tempo are quite a find. The Ford Tempo and its vaguely differentiated brother, the Mercury Topaz, were all-new compact offerings for 1984.

What kind of engine did the Taurus Vulcan have?

And that’s precisely what they got with the 3.0 liter “Vulcan” V6, an engine that would see duty in four generations of Taurus and a multitude of other vehicles from 1986-2008. Despite being an all-new engine for 1985, the Vulcan V6 didn’t push any technological boundaries.

Is the Ford Taurus Vulcan a reliable car?

Before I bought the vehicle I read up on a number of reviews too and many of them said that the Vulcan 3.0L, while somewhat underpowered, is a very reliable engine. From what I’ve heard, the Duratec DOHC 3.0L is less durbale, and I’d say as a general rule, the smaller the engine is, and the simpler design, the more reliable it will be.

How many horsepower does a Ford Vulcan have?

Ford offered buyers the chance to order a Vulcan-equipped Probe with a five-speed manual, the first time the engine could be had with anything other than a four-speed automatic. The second generation Probe dropped the Vulcan for Mazda’s 2.5 liter V6, which made 164 horsepower.

And that’s precisely what they got with the 3.0 liter “Vulcan” V6, an engine that would see duty in four generations of Taurus and a multitude of other vehicles from 1986-2008. Despite being an all-new engine for 1985, the Vulcan V6 didn’t push any technological boundaries.

Ford offered buyers the chance to order a Vulcan-equipped Probe with a five-speed manual, the first time the engine could be had with anything other than a four-speed automatic. The second generation Probe dropped the Vulcan for Mazda’s 2.5 liter V6, which made 164 horsepower.

Are there any issues with the Ford Vulcan?

Despite those accomplishments, Ford did encounter some early issues with the Vulcan. Headgaskets were a common problem and water pumps were prone to failure. The Taurus also had problems related to its idle. All three of those issues were apparently fixed by the 1989 refresh.