The same problem that plauges most older Fords. There s a shift advance lever of of the throtle that connect to the transmision. Eith it is stuck or it poped off. Put back on and push it forward on the transmission
with "ford radio removal tool"
I want to say no, because the tempo has a bigger transaxle than the escort.
Take you car in to a mechanic and have the brakes checked.
According to my Chilton's Auto Repair Manual : For the 1991 Ford Tempo , 2.3 litre four cylinder engine : ( 5.0 US. quarts with engine oil filter change )
When the Earth's plates shift, it causes anything above them to shift, too.
take it apart and install new brushes and sometimes new bushings.
4.5 qts with filter 7.2 pints dexron
4 to 6 hours
If this is the hub on the drum, comes off with a 5 lb. hammer.
Take off the old one and put a new one back in that spot.
Always use a circuit tester to be sure before you take it apart.
TAKE A YAHOO SEARCH JUST TYPE 4 CYLINDER MOTER PICTURES.