The service and repair manual for the 1991 Ford Tempo — the 2.3L I4 engine, 12 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 | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — OHV |
| Trims | GL Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 2-Door · LX AWD Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 2-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 143 complaints · 42 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1991 Tempo manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- General Information 1,479
- Accessories & Equipment 255
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 213
- Body & Frame 128
- Maintenance 121
- Brakes 23
- Restraints 146
- Drivelines & Axles 35
- Steering 123
- Electrical 167
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 139
- Transmission 163
- Engine Performance 788
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1991 Tempo
- Electrical System — ignition · 96V071000The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Owners have filed 143 complaints and Ford has issued 42 technical service bulletins for the 1991 Tempo. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1991 Tempo manual
Is this manual specific to the 1991 Tempo?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1991 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 across the GL Sedan 4-Door, L Sedan 2-Door, LX AWD Sedan 4-Door, GLS Sedan 2-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 2-Door, GLS Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, L 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 1991 Tempo problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1991 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 1991 Tempo wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1991 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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