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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS

The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. through . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper p...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Tempo & Topaz -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo GL 3.0 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS

If removing both righthand and lefthand driveshafts, install plugs T81P-1177B, or equivalent. Failure to do so may result in dislocating of differential side gears, requiring transaxle disassembly to align gears. Also, driveshaft removal and installation procedures are the same for manual and automatic transaxles except for the following: due to automatic transaxle case configuration, righthand driveshaft assembly must be removed first. Removal tool T81P-4026-A, or equivalent, is then inserted into transaxle to remove lefthand inner CV joint assembly. If only lefthand dri...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly.
  • Disengage accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt. Remove adjustment arm bolt ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1990-94 Models w/EEC-IV
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engine is started, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-IV system. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when the stored codes are cleared from the EEC-IV system memory. After diagnosis and repair, the EEC-IV memory may be cleared of stored codes as follows:

  • With ignition turned Off, connect a jumper wire between Self Test and Self Test Input (STI) connectors, Fig. . On Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car models, the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo GL 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain engine coolant.
  • Disconnect upper radiator hose, then remove two fasteners retaining upper end of fan shroud to radiator end tank.
  • On models equipped with air conditioning, remove nut and screw retaining upper end of fan shroud to radiator at cross support, then nut and screw at end tank.
  • Disconnect air conditioning discharge lin...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Install suitable 1/2 inch drive flex handle in square hole in automat...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1994 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind I/P Diagram for 1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GASBehind I/P Diagram for 1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag Diagnostic Module
  • Shift Indicator Dimmer Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Blower Motor
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1994 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1994 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Alternator
  • Wiper Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1994 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Ford Tempo LX 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
  • Speed Control Servo
  • Vacuum Dump Valve
  • 1994 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch
  • A/C Switch
  • A/C-Heater Control
  • A/C High Pressure Cutout Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1994 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo GL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1994 Ford Tempo GL 3.0 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1994 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1994 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1994 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1994 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1994 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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