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Ford Tempo CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> COMPONENT TESTING & DIAGNOSIS -> 1.8L/4-112 Engine -> 1.9L/4-116 Engine -> 1995 -> A/C BLOWER MOTOR CURRENT DRAW TEST -> A/C CONDENSER COOLING FAN -> A/C RELAY -> AEROSTAR -> Aerostar & Villager -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Aspire, Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Aspire, Probe & Villager -> AUXILIARY HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST -> BLOWER MOTOR -> BLOWER MOTOR CIRCUIT TEST -> BLOWER MOTOR RELAY -> BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> COUGAR, CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TAURUS, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD AND TOPAZ -> ESCORT & TRACER -> FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH -> HEATER BLOWER MOTOR -> HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR -> HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST -> PROBE -> REAR CONTROL SWITCH AT FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY -> REAR CONTROL SWITCH AT REAR CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY -> Villager -> Villager & Windstar -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS
A/C BLOWER MOTOR CURRENT DRAW TEST
COUGAR, CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TAURUS, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD AND TOPAZ
On electrical circuits, continuity must exist from the source of power battery positive voltage (+) to the unit where the power is used and back-up to the source of power battery ground (-) terminal. A check at each connection in a circuit, starting at the battery will locate an open circuit or will show the circuit is complete.
A suitable multimeter or self-powered test lamp connected at any two points of a circuit, with the p...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> ROTOR, Replace -> CAPRI -> CONTINENTAL, MARK VIII, SABLE & TAURUS -> COUGAR, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD & TOPAZ -> ESCORT & TRACER -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Tempo GL 3.0 V6 GAS
CAPRI
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft nut and washer. Discard nut and washer.
- Remove brake pads and caliper from steering knuckle as described under "Brake Pad Service."
- Support caliper with wire strung from coil spring. Do not disconnect brake line from caliper.
- Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A, or equivalent, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then separate control arm from steering knuckle.
- Remove steering knuckle to strut assembly bolts.
- Using knuck...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1988-94 Tempo & Topaz
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS
The inertia switch is lo...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS
If removing both righthand and lefthand driveshafts, install plugs T81P-1177B, or equivalent. Failure to do so may result in dislocating of differential side gears, requiring transaxle disassembly to align gears. Also, driveshaft removal and installation procedures are the same for manual and automatic transaxles except for the following: due to automatic transaxle case configuration, righthand driveshaft assembly must be removed first. Removal tool T81P-4026-A, or equivalent, is then inserted into transaxle to remove lefthand inner CV joint assembly. If only lefthand dri...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly.
- Disengage accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt. Remove adjustment arm bolt ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1990-94 Models w/EEC-IV
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engine is started, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-IV system. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when the stored codes are cleared from the EEC-IV system memory. After diagnosis and repair, the EEC-IV memory may be cleared of stored codes as follows:
- With ignition turned Off, connect a jumper wire between Self Test and Self Test Input (STI) connectors, Fig. . On Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car models, the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain engine coolant.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose, then remove two fasteners retaining upper end of fan shroud to radiator end tank.
- On models equipped with air conditioning, remove nut and screw retaining upper end of fan shroud to radiator at cross support, then nut and screw at end tank.
- Disconnect air conditioning discharge lin...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: POWER WINDOW - REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING R&I Vehicle: 1991 Ford Tempo 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: A/C SYS SERVICE - TSB REFERENCE LIST FOR PROCEDURES Vehicle: 1987 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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