1990 Ford Tempo
1990 Ford Tempo TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
There are also 2 Ford recalls » 3 defect investigations » 41 TSBs » for the Ford Tempo.
Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
- TSB #985A13 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601012, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #9562 -- ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW (NHTSA ID #39900, MARCH 01 1995)
- TSB #9562 -- UNKNOWN (NHTSA ID #3012200, MARCH 01 1995)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #9874 -- A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601343, APRIL 13 1998)
- TSB #97610 -- BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51990, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #BC3143970220 -- REAR ENGINE MOUNT CONCERNS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51735, FEBRUARY 20 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
- TSB #99152 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT (NHTSA ID #608431, JULY 26 1999)
- TSB #9888 -- INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC (NHTSA ID #601238, APRIL 27 1998)
- TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #9515 -- DELAYED AND/OR INTERMITTENT NO UPSHIFT OF 1-2 GEAR. *TW (NHTSA ID #39128, JANUARY 01 1995)
- TSB #BC8774941201 -- NEW REVISED CLUTCH SEALS TO CORRECT A NO REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TW (NHTSA ID #37800, DECEMBER 01 1994)
- TSB #94248 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LACK OF REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS. *TW (NHTSA ID #37760, NOVEMBER 01 1994)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- TSB #962612 -- TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50997, DECEMBER 16 1996)
- TSB #96249 -- TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50908, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- TSB #99222 -- SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089681, OCTOBER 18 1999)
- TSB #96246 -- WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50905, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- TSB #9582 -- A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #41025, APRIL 01 1995)
- TSB #9546 -- REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW (NHTSA ID #39237, FEBRUARY 01 1995)
- TSB #9546 -- WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW (NHTSA ID #39717, FEBRUARY 01 1995)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TIRES
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- 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 (NHTSA ID #606460, JUNE 14 1999)
- TSB #9873 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT (NHTSA ID #601341, APRIL 13 1998)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #99196 -- INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090087, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
- TSB #9848 -- ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC (NHTSA ID #601269, MARCH 02 1998)
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
- TSB #9815 -- ISSUES CONCERNING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR LAMP. (NHTSA ID #605564, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)