1990 Ford Tempo
42 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 1990 Ford Tempo
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1990 Tempo are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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TSB #985A13
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9562
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW Read More »
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TSB #9562
UNKNOWN Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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TSB #95212
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #9874
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Read More »
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TSB #97610
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC3143970220
REAR ENGINE MOUNT CONCERNS. *TW Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #99816
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9582
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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TSB #9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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TSB #ONP95B77
CERTAIN 1989 MODEL TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED W/ 2.3L HSC ENGINES BUILT FROM 5/31/89 AT KANSAS CITY & 6/22/89 AT OAKVILLE THROUGH THE END OF THE 1989 MODEL YEAR AND ALL 1990 THROUGH 1994 TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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TSB #99129
INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »
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TSB #97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »
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TSB #9515
DELAYED AND/OR INTERMITTENT NO UPSHIFT OF 1-2 GEAR. *TW Read More »
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TSB #BC8774941201
NEW REVISED CLUTCH SEALS TO CORRECT A NO REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TW Read More »
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TSB #94248
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LACK OF REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS. *TW Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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TSB #962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
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TSB #96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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TSB #97111097234
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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TSB #96221
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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TSB #9582
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW Read More »
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TSB #9546
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW Read More »
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TSB #9546
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
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TSB #01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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TSB #BC2471950503
BLOWER MOTOR CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
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TSB #9832
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB #BC0391941201
THE TV PLUNGER VALVE POSITION MAY BE INCORRECT CAUSING VEHICLES TO HAVE AN INTERMITTENT NO 1-2 UPSHIFT PROBLEM OR COLD/HARD ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT. *TW Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #99129
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9873
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
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TSB #985A12
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9848
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #9815
ISSUES CONCERNING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR LAMP. Read More »
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TSB #9768
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Read More »