1995 Ford Tempo

1995 FORD TEMPO
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BRYANLONG
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Engine Performance problem
1995 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

MOTOR IDLES HIGH WONT IDLE DOWN
Jun 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM
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FIXITMR
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when and why did this start? check for sticking accelerator mechanism from butterfly to pedal. also check for vacuum leaks. mainly hoses going from intake plenum. you also have a computer controlled IAC on intake plenum. this controls idle speed. they can get internally dirty/fail.
Jun 24, 2009 at 11:11 PM
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