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1987 Ford Tempo stalling

Tiny
DEENAWHO
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  • 1987 FORD TEMPO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 154,945 MILES
Why does my 1987 ford tempo stall while driving and I have to leave it set for a very short time and it starts again. And sometimes it will turn over but not start?
Thursday, March 5th, 2009 AT 11:49 PM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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Sounds like you are losing spark or fuel pressure. Most likely spark?Tempo's are notorious for finicky coil wires. Take coil wire off and inspect metal connectors in end boots!Look for corrosion. If old, replace anyway they're cheap!Also ignition module or fuel pump can act up when heated to engine temp. If coil wire has been going bad(to much resistance) for a while, it can ruin(short out) ignition coil!With todays high prices on most parts I usually get my stuff form scrap yard.
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