The service and repair manual for the 1988 Ford Tempo — the 2.3L I4 engine, 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — OHV |
| Trims | GL Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 2-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 2-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 176 complaints · 34 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Tempo manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- General Information 1,456
- Accessories & Equipment 154
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 185
- Body & Frame 54
- Maintenance 121
- Brakes 76
- Restraints 61
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 97
- Electrical 160
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 119
- Transmission 168
- Engine Performance 724
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Tempo
- Vehicle Speed Control · 88V024000Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.
Owners have filed 176 complaints and Ford has issued 34 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Tempo. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Tempo manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Tempo?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 across the GL Sedan 4-Door, GLS Sedan 2-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 2-Door, GLS Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, AWD Sedan 4-Door, GL Sedan 2-Door, Sport Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1988 Tempo problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Tempo, covering vehicle speed control. 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 1988 Tempo wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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