There have been 3 technical service bulletins issued for the 1996 Ford Tempo.
| Bulletin Date: | Feb. 7, 1997 |
| Component: | Headlights. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of "for off-road use only" - the bulbs draw more current than the oem bulbs a |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1996 Ford Contour,
1997 Ford Contour,
1996 Ford Econoline,
1997 Ford Econoline,
1996 Ford Explorer,
1997 Ford Explorer,
1996 Ford Tempo,
1997 Ford Tempo,
1996 Ford Thunderbird,
1997 Ford Thunderbird,
1997 Ford Windstar,
1998 Ford Windstar,
1996 Lincoln Continental,
1997 Lincoln Continental,
1996 Lincoln Mark Viii,
1997 Lincoln Mark Viii,
1996 Lincoln Town Car,
1997 Lincoln Town Car,
1996 Mercury Cougar,
1997 Mercury Cougar,
1997 Mercury Mountaineer,
1996 Mercury Mystique,
1997 Mercury Mystique.
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| Bulletin Date: | Oct. 1, 1996 |
| Component: | Automatic transmission. |
| Bulletin Summary: | For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1996 Ford Aerostar,
1996 Ford Aspire,
1996 Ford Bronco,
1996 Ford Bronco Ii,
1996 Ford Contour,
1996 Ford Crown Victoria,
1996 Ford E Series,
1996 Ford E-150,
1996 Ford E-250,
1996 Ford E-350,
1996 Ford Econoline,
1996 Ford Escort,
Ford Expedition,
Ford Explorer,
1996 Ford F Series,
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| Bulletin Date: | Oct. 1, 1996 |
| Component: | Engine. |
| Bulletin Summary: | 2. 5l duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifolds. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1995 Ford Aerostar,
1996 Ford Aerostar,
1997 Ford Aerostar,
1995 Ford Aspire,
1996 Ford Aspire,
1997 Ford Aspire,
1995 Ford Contour,
1996 Ford Contour,
1997 Ford Contour,
1995 Ford Escort,
1996 Ford Escort,
1997 Ford Escort,
1995 Ford LTD,
1996 Ford LTD,
1997 Ford LTD,
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Also see
Ford vehicle common problems.