The service and repair manual for the 1989 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 · 168 complaints · 36 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Tempo manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- General Information 1,456
- Accessories & Equipment 229
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 244
- Body & Frame 84
- Maintenance 121
- Brakes 90
- Restraints 116
- Drivelines & Axles 33
- Steering 101
- Electrical 194
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 127
- Transmission 151
- Engine Performance 800
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Tempo
- Electrical System — ignition · 96V071000The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Owners have filed 168 complaints and Ford has issued 36 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Tempo. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Tempo manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Tempo?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 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 1989 Tempo problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Tempo, covering electrical system. 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 1989 Tempo wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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