Top 10 1993 Ford Tempo Questions & Answers

On these vehicles, the fuel filter is located on the fuel line to the carburetor. Special care should be taken when removing and installing the fuel filter, not to bend or distort the fuel line in any way.

1. Remove gas cap to relieve any pressure that may be present in the fuel system.
2. Remove the air cleaner bonnet assembly.
3. Using a backup wrench on the return line fitting on the top of the fuel filter, remove the fuel line with a flare nut wrench.
4. Using a backup wrench on the fuel filter inlet fitting, remove the fuel line from the fuel filter with a flare nut wrench.
5. Using a backup wrench on the fuel filter outlet fitting, loosen the fuel line and remove the fuel filter from the engine with a flare nut wrench.

1. Apply a drop of engine oil to all the fuel line nuts and flared ends.
2. Position the fuel filter with flow arrow on the filter directed towards the fuel line going to the carburetor.
3. Finger-tighten the fittings at the fuel filter outlet, inlet and return line into the top of the filter.
4. Using a backup wrench on the fuel filter fittings, tighten the fuel lines in the following sequence:
   1. Tighten the outlet and inlet line nuts to 15-18 ft. lbs. (20.0-24.0 Nm)
   2. Tighten the nut on the return line at the top of the filter to 6-9 ft. lbs. (15-18 Nm).
5. Inspect the fuel lines and carefully adjust if they are interfering with the carburetor, air pump, or fuel filter housing.
6. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks at all the connections. Retighten if necessary.
7. If removed, install the air filter bonnet assembly.

I have a '94 Tempo, it had a "ticking" sound. It was the "harmonic balancer" (crankshaft pulley) a local mechanic changed it for $60, the part cost me $120 (I work for a Ford dealership) $180 without employee discount. you can get one for much less at a junkyard if you can find one. Good luck, Sean

As far as I know without checking it personally it sounds like it could be one of three things (in order from easiest to hardest). Clogged air filter, worn timing chain, leaking head gasket. To check for the third go to Auto Zone and get them to do a compression check, its free. I can't remember off hand but if the 93 has a TPS (throttle position sensor) that could also cause an irratic idle.

1994 Ford Tempo Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Green/Yellow
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Red or Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: 6 1/2′
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Doors
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Black/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Black/White
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 5′ x 7′
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear Deck
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink/Green
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Pink/Blue
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink/Blue
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Green/Orange

it is in the trunk on the left hand side, pull away the trunk carpet on left side and you will see a hole with a top and bottom screw remove the screws and pull the relay out threw the hole, then disconect the wiring connector When you plug the relay back in turn on key you should here the pump run for a few seconds if it does not then replace the relay ,or the pump.

No, not the harmonic balancer ... that does nothing but offsets the crankshaft from being out of balance.
Sounds like a worn motor mount that is not completely broken. The engine is transferring vibration to the chassis through the worn motor mount.



Hope this helps.

When both a scraping and grinding noise is heard from a wheel, it typically indicates a problem with the brakes, not the bearings. If when the brakes are applied, the noise changes, it does indicate a possible brake issue. I would first check the brakes and then take a close look at the bearings, as they can still cause the grinding noise, but not typically the scraping noise. Hope this is helpful.

Access the fuse panel from the left of the steering column Relay Center Cooling Fan Controller

• Located behind the left side of the instrument panel.
  

• Located behind the right side of the instrument panel.
  

• Located in the air conditioning cooling fan control module.
  

• Located under the left side of the instrument panel.
  

• Located behind the glove box on the right side of the instrument panel.
  

• Located behind the glove box.
  

• Located in the fuse block.
  

Your problem is very common.
you need to have your u-joints also known as universal joints. that is what the clunking noise you are hearing.

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You will need to replace the trac and motor. Try a salvage yard to save money.