The service and repair manual for the 1986 Ford Tempo — 2.0L 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC 2.3L I4 — OHV |
| 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 | 1 recall · 42 complaints · 25 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Tempo manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- General Information 1,455
- Accessories & Equipment 162
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 187
- Body & Frame 45
- Maintenance 121
- Brakes 52
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 112
- Electrical 190
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 81
- Transmission 19
- Engine Performance 720
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Tempo
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E064000Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007.
Owners have filed 42 complaints and Ford has issued 25 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Tempo. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Tempo manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Tempo?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.0L 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 1986 Tempo problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Tempo, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 1986 Tempo wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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