The service and repair manual for the 1985 Ford Tempo — 2.0L I4 and 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC 2.3L I4 — OHV 2.3L I4 |
| Trims | Base Sedan 2-Door · GL Sedan 4-Door · GLX Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 2-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 40 complaints · 21 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 Tempo manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 641
- Accessories & Equipment 174
- General Information 1,455
- Body & Frame 57
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 184
- Brakes 52
- Maintenance 121
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 111
- Electrical 209
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 74
- Transmission 24
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 Tempo
- Electrical System — ignition › module · 85V134000The unexpected open throttle causes an increase in engine speed which could result in loss of control of the car and a potential crash.
- Suspension — rear · 85V145000Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car.
- Suspension — rear · 85V086000Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car.
Owners have filed 40 complaints and Ford has issued 21 technical service bulletins for the 1985 Tempo. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 Tempo manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 Tempo?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 across the Base Sedan 2-Door, GL Sedan 4-Door, GLX Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 2-Door, GLX Sedan 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, GL Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1985 Tempo problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1985 Tempo, covering electrical system, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1985 Tempo wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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