Something might be wrong. Have the code read to see the problem.
Auto? dipstick at rear of engine
My 91 Tempo used to stall on me at stop lights and stop signs. I just turned the idle up on it. I'm not sure about the check engine light however. Mine is constantly on and everyone who looks at it can't seem to find out why. You also might want to check your PCV valve.
Fuel pump? Engine coil? Check fuel and spark
89 tempo engine will work
check your fuel shut off switch in the trunk on left side it could have been triggerd
NO.your car would bog out on you if it was the oxygen sensor. Its got to be a wireing prolem for that engine light to come on or its something else making it turn on. Get your suspention checked out.
When working on an engine it is important to have a diagram to help a person recognize the parts. A diagram for a Ford Tempo Engine is found in its manual.
Check for broken motor mounts.
You can fit the remanufactured 18 liter Ford engine in the 1989 Tempo. You can also choose the 3.0 liter SHO engine that was found in the Escort at about the same time.Ê
with a motor dolley
Check the parking light fuse--should be the same circuit Could be burned out bulbs Could be bad light switch
10W30 in the engine.