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Ford Telstar

1987 – 1999 · USA

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The Ford Telstar was a popular automobile sold by Ford in Asia, Australasia, and Africa during its production run. Comparable in size to the European Ford Sierra and the North American Ford Tempo, the Telstar eventually made way for the Ford Mondeo in Ford's lineup. Renowned for its reliability and performance, the Telstar was named after the Telstar satellite, reflecting its innovative and forward-thinking design. Drawing inspiration from the Mazda Capella/626 model produced in Japan, the Telstar shared its platform with this well-established Mazda line. Notably, the Telstar featured some unique styling elements, various engine sizes, and specification enhancements that set it apart from its Mazda counterparts. This collaboration with Mazda allowed Ford to harness the proven performance and engineering

3 generations of the Ford Telstar

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Ford Telstar 2nd Gen	1987 to 1991	inline-four	Auto, Manual	FWD, AWD	SEDAN, WAGON
Ford Telstar 3rd Gen	1991 to 1995	naturally aspirated	Auto, Manual	FWD, AWD	SEDAN
Ford Telstar 5th Gen	1997 to 1999	naturally aspirated inline-four	Auto, Manual	FWD, AWD	SEDAN, WAGON