# \#tempo **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tempo/1360.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2001 Ford Tempo air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-tempo-air-filter/118683)
**Author:** [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-tempo-air-filter/118683 "2018-06-05T17:55:31Z")
Just bought Ford Taurus 2001. What is the cheapest and latest air filter that I can use? Make and part #, please, am not finding accurate info anywhere else. Also, what Power Steering fluid do I need? Thanks!! --- ## [Water in muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-muffler/112206)
**Author:** [@Dinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinna)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-muffler/112206 "2018-02-12T15:04:39Z")
Well i have a question that may seem stupid but im really perplexed. My car has a lot of water in the exhaust. I dont mean it just drips out the tailpipe, i mean at the muffler where the pipe joins in it looks like a sma… --- ## [Can extreme cold cause timing problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-extreme-cold-cause-timing-problems/111371)
**Author:** [@Dinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinna)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-extreme-cold-cause-timing-problems/111371 "2018-01-21T00:11:01Z")
So I was away for the weekend at a friends my car sat at home in the driveway not being started since Thursday. This morning i went to start it and it cranks and the motor jumps around like it wants to start but dont. It… --- ## [Can someone identify a part for me please?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-identify-a-part-for-me-please/111000)
**Author:** [@Dinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinna)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-identify-a-part-for-me-please/111000 "2018-01-09T01:34:44Z")
Hi im back and have a new problem. My car has been running rough not stalling just not smooth. Today i went to get gas and when i came out from paying i saw a puddle under the rear of the car. I reached down and touched … --- ## [Stripped oil pan drain hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-drain-hole/109256)
**Author:** [@Dinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinna)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-drain-hole/109256 "2017-11-14T15:36:30Z")
Hi all i wanted to get some advice about this situation of a stripped oil drain hole. First some background, the car is a 1993 tempo 4 cylinder. It was my cousins car but she got a new one and i needed a car so she gave … --- ## [93 Ford Tempo Stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-tempo-stalling-out/84280)
**Author:** [@mikeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-tempo-stalling-out/84280 "2014-03-24T09:24:51Z")
I have an issue with a 1993 Ford Tempo. It is owned by a auto parts store and is used for deliveries so it gets a lot of use from day to day. Several different mechanics have looked at it and no one can figure out exac… --- ## [93 ford tempo rattles again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-tempo-rattles-again/78163)
**Author:** [@earthgnome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/earthgnome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-tempo-rattles-again/78163 "2013-03-22T19:55:03Z")
I changed the harmonic balancer in my 93 ford tempo but the rattle came back!! Last night we tightened the bolt on it with 700 psi but it's still rattling! Could it be a bad balancer or another part that is lose? It ra… --- ## [Noisy harmonic balancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-harmonic-balancer/61867)
**Author:** [@bbtimbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbtimbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-harmonic-balancer/61867 "2011-02-27T14:55:43Z")
My '92 Ford Tempo's balancer has been making noise at idle; worse when in gear. I replaced the tensioner pulley and belt. It has a 2.3 (4cyl), with 45,000 original miles. My mechanic said it can't be replaced without pul… --- ## [Transmission issue with a '93 Ford Tempo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-with-a-93-ford-tempo/60679)
**Author:** [@rb608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rb608)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-with-a-93-ford-tempo/60679 "2011-01-31T05:25:28Z")
First, the specifics: 1993 Ford Tempo 4-cyl Auto 78,000 miles (the proverbial little old lady car.) From a stop, the car will rev clear up to about 30 mph before shifting out of first into second. It will s… --- ## [1987 Ford Tempo Break Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-tempo-break-problems/57257)
**Author:** [@Poo777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Poo777)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-tempo-break-problems/57257 "2010-11-17T23:07:15Z")
Driving home yesterday i seem to have partially lost my breaks...scared the shit out of me (not to mention almost caused an accident involving a school bus) ---- Sooo.. this is the scoop.... while driveing - If i gently… --- ## [Serpentine Belt replacement on 87 ford tempo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-replacement-on-87-ford-tempo/57077)
**Author:** [@Poo777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Poo777)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-replacement-on-87-ford-tempo/57077 "2010-11-01T20:57:50Z")
any body have any tips or tricks... spent all morning trying to find a Diagragm for this thing... noone has it.. looked online and nothing matched my car !... finally called someone who was able to tell us how to do it.… --- ## [Unreliable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unreliable/52129)
**Author:** [@Poo777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Poo777)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unreliable/52129 "2010-07-20T17:24:49Z")
I have a 1987 Ford Tempo (automatic)..... my car is very unraliable due to the fact that it randomly stalls out whenever it feels like it... sometimes.. at a stop sign... sometimes in a parking lot... but most of the tim… --- ## [Overheating Troubleshooting (She won't stop overheating cap'n)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-troubleshooting-she-wont-stop-overheating-capn/45896)
**Author:** [@kevjames3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevjames3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2010, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-troubleshooting-she-wont-stop-overheating-capn/45896 "2010-03-11T18:53:56Z")
Driving down the highway, I noticed the temperature of my car is running pretty hot. I pulled off to the side of the road and looked at the reservoir and it was empty of fluid. I quickly put fluid into the container and … --- ## [1990 ford tempo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-tempo/42987)
**Author:** [@jta333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jta333)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-tempo/42987 "2010-01-22T17:04:52Z")
My 1990 tempo started to wander all over the road, when i let up on the gas pedal fast the car pulls to the left. --- ## [Diriving from kansas city to new york](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diriving-from-kansas-city-to-new-york/41970)
**Author:** [@Bukeka\_Newby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bukeka_Newby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diriving-from-kansas-city-to-new-york/41970 "2010-01-06T18:52:54Z")
My son and i are driving to Ithaca from Kansas city in his 92 ford tempo. It only has 47,000 miles on it. The brakes are new, new tires. The engine has been checked out by Meineke and it starts in sub zero weather. Any a… --- ## [Whats wrong with this tempo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-this-tempo/39520)
**Author:** [@teenchanic09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teenchanic09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-this-tempo/39520 "2009-11-15T16:20:27Z")
hello my aunt came over this weekend and told me that her car starts up weird so i listened to it this morning and on the first try it sounded like it was barely turning over then it sped up and fired up. i shut the car … --- ## [Gas Tank Overflowed on Empty Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflowed-on-empty-tank/36362)
**Author:** [@goldenboidreamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldenboidreamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflowed-on-empty-tank/36362 "2009-09-09T20:17:51Z")
So recently had trouble with my 1990 Ford Tempo. The car started cutting out as I was driving it, losing power, and eventually not running at all (happened in the middle of an intersection, which was frustrating for sure… --- ## [AC works when going 1-60 MPH but not 60-80 mph, is this a vacuum problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-when-going-1-60-mph-but-not-60-80-mph-is-this-a-vacuum-problem/34593)
**Author:** [@Strickalator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strickalator)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-when-going-1-60-mph-but-not-60-80-mph-is-this-a-vacuum-problem/34593 "2009-08-21T01:51:05Z")
I am guessing that I have a vacuum leak now, I had a mechanic check the freon and the pressure and everything is good with no leaks. So I finally figured out why MY Air Conditioner was intermittent and such, When go… --- ## [AC Clutch Coil won't always magnetize/stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-coil-wont-always-magnetize-stick/34957)
**Author:** [@Strickalator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strickalator)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-coil-wont-always-magnetize-stick/34957 "2009-08-12T23:32:01Z")
Ok finally after 3 mechanics I found someone who told me that the coil in the clutch will sometimes loose itsstick and then the clutch will stop moving. He had said it needed to be replaced and you would have to replace … --- ## [Power Windows will not Engage!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-will-not-engage/34909)
**Author:** [@Strickalator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strickalator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-will-not-engage/34909 "2009-08-11T22:59:38Z")
Ok I have a 1992 Ford Tempo with 83,000 Original Miles on it and one owner(yes I know rare!). I need to fix 2 problems with the car. I cannot get the power windows to work on the drivers side and the rear passenger … --- ## [Changing a water pump on a 1992 Tempo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-a-water-pump-on-a-1992-tempo/34803)
**Author:** [@illinilefttackle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/illinilefttackle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-a-water-pump-on-a-1992-tempo/34803 "2009-08-10T05:21:19Z")
My grandson has a 1992 Ford Tempo-2.3 four cylinder. The water pump has started leaking. Looking at it-it has very close quarters to access it for removal. Is it possible to raise the engine by loosening the side motor m… --- ## [Sometimes air wont blow out the panel vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-air-wont-blow-out-the-panel-vents/34425)
**Author:** [@Strickalator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strickalator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2009, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-air-wont-blow-out-the-panel-vents/34425 "2009-08-04T01:21:05Z")
ok on my ford tempo 1992 cool/heat panel i have push buttons: panel vent, wind def, rear def, max ac, floor, floor/def and ac. sometimes no matter which button i press it will blow from the defrost at the top, no ma… --- ## [Ok so some Air Conditioning retrofit advice please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-so-some-air-conditioning-retrofit-advice-please/34430)
**Author:** [@Strickalator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strickalator)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-so-some-air-conditioning-retrofit-advice-please/34430 "2009-08-03T14:00:13Z")
I have a 1992 Ford Tempo GL with 83,000 miles on it. I Just got the vehicle. Someone suggested that the reason it is experiencing intermittent cold/hot periods is perhaps not a refrigerant issue. In any case its better t… --- ## [R12,r134a, freeze 12? Air Conditioning Question/Options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r12-r134a-freeze-12-air-conditioning-question-options/34378)
**Author:** [@Strickalator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strickalator)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r12-r134a-freeze-12-air-conditioning-question-options/34378 "2009-08-03T02:33:37Z")
I just got a 1992 Ford Tempo GL 4 door sedan with 83,000 miles on it for $850. I spent $160 on an alignment and a new caitylic converter and basic tune up. Now my problem is the air conditioning system is the old r12. I … --- ## [Another RPM question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-rpm-question/2444)
**Author:** [@Litahni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Litahni)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-rpm-question/2444 "2008-11-25T01:15:54Z")
I just bought a 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege. This car is bad, it's got a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder with a turbo charger. My husband and I are having a disagreement about shifting. He says that I rev it up too much, I say he l… --- ## [Trans swap between Tempo and Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-swap-between-tempo-and-taurus/12401)
**Author:** [@390bigblock-power](https://community.cartalk.com/u/390bigblock-power)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2008, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-swap-between-tempo-and-taurus/12401 "2008-04-01T10:58:12Z")
Would a automatic transmission out of a 1988 Tempo with a 2.3 fit in a 1991 Ford Taurus with a 3.0 V6? --- ## [Turbocharing motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbocharing-motor/8259)
**Author:** [@390bigblock-power](https://community.cartalk.com/u/390bigblock-power)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbocharing-motor/8259 "2007-12-24T20:35:28Z")
I was wondering if anyone has ever attempted this. I have a 88 Ford Tempo 2.3 HSC motor. I was wondering if anyone has ever attempted to turbocharge this motor. I bought a turbo off of a 88 Ford Thunderbird turbo coupe, … --- ## [Ford tempo 2.3 in a ford escort gt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-tempo-2-3-in-a-ford-escort-gt/8229)
**Author:** [@390bigblock-power](https://community.cartalk.com/u/390bigblock-power)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-tempo-2-3-in-a-ford-escort-gt/8229 "2007-12-12T13:07:38Z")
I am a 15 year old and I am working on a car to drag race next year. I have acquired a 1988 ford tempo GL with a 2.3 HSC 4-cylender and automatic transmission for cheap (like almost free cheap.) All the motor needs is a … --- ## [Radiator Drain Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-drain-plug/6505)
**Author:** [@asegall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asegall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2007, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-drain-plug/6505 "2007-10-28T02:26:29Z")
Can anyone tell me how to replace the radiator drain plug on a 1986 Ford Tempo?