1991 Ford Tempo Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1991 Ford Tempo documents the naturally aspirated 2.3L OHV inline-four gasoline engine in the four-door sedan and the two-door sedan, sold in seven trims: GL, GLS, L, L AWD, LX, LX AWD and Sport. One engine across seven trims means the engine procedures, specifications and torque values are common to every car, while the wiring diagrams and diagnostics take in the trim-specific equipment, and the two AWD trims get their own driveline procedures.
Engines covered
- 2.3L inline-four (140 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 2-door sedan
Trims covered
- GL
- GLS
- L
- L AWD
- LX
- LX AWD
- Sport
Known issues on the 1991 Tempo. One recall is on federal record for the year, for an ignition switch that can short internally and cause overheating, smoke or fire in the steering column area. Owners have lodged 137 complaints with NHTSA; engine and engine cooling leads, the electrical system is second and the service brakes third. Those three groups map directly onto the manual's cooling system diagnostics, its wiring diagrams and ignition switch procedures, and its brake specifications and torque values for the 2.3L sedan.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 42 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
RIGHT SIDE OF WHEEL IS UNSTABLE DUE TO AUTO ACCIDENT. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AND SEAT WENT INTO A RECLINING POSITION DURING A REAR END COLLISION. *AK
Showing the 2 most serious of 137 complaints filed with NHTSA.
