The car needs a tune-up, or the motor mount(s) are bad.
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.
with a motor dolley
Ford Tempo
front or all wheel drive
10W30 in the engine.
Your 90 Ford Tempo may die when you put it in drive or reverse because the fuel filter is clogged. The transmission could also be malfunctioning.
The engine compartment fuse and relay box in a 1993 Ford Tempo is on the fender wall. It is located on the same side as the battery.
Between the engine and the transmission.
Yes , the 2.3 litre four cylinder engine in a 1994 Ford Tempo has a timing CHAIN
If the engine in the Ford Tempo is a 2.3 liter engine, the wire order is 1-3-4-2. If the engine is a 3.0 liter engine, the wire order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
Front of engine, below oil filter
Sounds like you ave a misfire. Could be as simple as needing a tune-up.