1993 Ford Tempo TSBs
67 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories
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Engine
15 bulletinsON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS.
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VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS.
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BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS.
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REAR ENGINE MOUNT CONCERNS.
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BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS.
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RECALL 97S66 - ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT - THE ENGINE COOLING FAN COULD STALL DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF ICE, SNOW AND SLUSH WHEN...
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THE CAR IS OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF HIGH WIND, HEAVY BLOWING SNOW AND LOW TEMPERATURES - IF THE FAN MOTOR IS BLOCKED OR FROZEN AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED (TO LOWER THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE) OR THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER IS MANUALLY ACTIVATED (WHICH ACTIVATES THE LOW SPEED OF THE COOLING FAN), THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR AND ITS WIRING MAY OVERHEAT - IN SOME CASES, SMOKE OR A FIRE COULD RESULT - TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS ASSEMBLY WHICH INCORPORATES A 30 AMP IN-LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT RECALL 97S66. *TW
FOR CONTINUED IRREGULAR IDLE CONCERN AFTER OASIS & TSB PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED, THE PCM SHOULD BE REPLACED.
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CERTAIN 1989 MODEL TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED W/ 2.3L HSC ENGINES BUILT FROM 5/31/89 AT KANSAS CITY & 6/22/89 AT...
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OAKVILLE THROUGH THE END OF THE 1989 MODEL YEAR AND ALL 1990 THROUGH 1994 TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L HSC ENGINES THAT ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: AK, MT, ND, MN, WI, MI (UPPER PENINSULA), NY, ME, VT, NH. THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM MAY FREEZE CAUSING THE CRANKCASE TO PRESSURIZE WHICH COULD FORCE OIL OUT OF THE CRANKCASE THROUGH THE DIPSTICK TUBE OR PAST SOME OTHER GASKET OR SEAL OF THE ENGINE.
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE.
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BLOWER MOTOR CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS.
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WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS.
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REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW
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.
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Transmission
12 bulletinsBRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.
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CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.
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FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.
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TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.
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INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT.
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DELAYED AND/OR INTERMITTENT NO UPSHIFT OF 1-2 GEAR.
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NEW REVISED CLUTCH SEALS TO CORRECT A NO REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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Brakes
9 bulletinsINFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT.
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE.
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SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS.
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HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE.
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BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP.
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THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE...
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INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PART OF THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM, IT COULD CAUSE RUBBER PARTS TO SWELL IF LUBRICANT CONTACTS THE RUBBER MATERIAL.
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
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Other
8 bulletinsSPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION.
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INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.
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RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
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FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY.
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LACK OF REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS.
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Electrical
6 bulletinsSUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.
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MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP.
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GHIA PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENTS SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR.
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PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR.
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MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP.
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WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS.
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Fuel System
5 bulletinsEXPERIENCING 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.
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INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP.
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EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.
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HVAC & Climate
3 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.
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INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS.
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ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY.
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Body & Paint
3 bulletinsA NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT.
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FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS.
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WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsSERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
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FIELD INSPECTION OF FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICHIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY.
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Lighting
1 bulletinISSUES CONCERNING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR LAMP.
Infotainment
1 bulletinEXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO.
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Tires & Wheels
1 bulletinINFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.
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Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinHORN- INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SPEED CONTROL AND AIR BAGS.
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