Also have 95 contour with same problem. Exhaust manafold cracks and allows exhaust fumes into driving compartment
1990 Ford Tempo engine complaints
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While driivng 50-55 MPH the car jumps like it is trying to cut off. At stop signs, if does not have foot on brake the vehicle will surge. When driving and coming to a slow down or stop driver has to keep foot on the gas pedal and brake pedal so the vehicle will not die. The dealer and manufacturer are aware of problem. Problem not corrected.
Engine fire.
Motor mounts disintegrated, tie rod end busted, caused loss of steering control, no warning, speed 25 MPH. No accident.
While driving stepped on the gas pedal and the gas pedal stuck. *ak consumer states he has had problems with vehicle since purchase, vehicle would turn off ,consumer contacted dealership and they inspected it, and it was determined that the detrateal sensor was bad, which was casuing vehicle to stall, consumer got the throttle fixed and later there was a recall and when consumer requested his money back deaker advised him they could not go that far back into computer.
Motor mounts replaced due to tearing.
Engine fire.
Driving low to high speeds w/o warning car stalls, causing loss of power steering/brakes.
The driver side seat belt works on occasion, broke motor mounts, tie rods, etc. Tt
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