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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1992TEMPO LX, 2.3 X, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORSENDING UNITS & SENSORS
1992 Ford Tempo LX, 2.3 X, Standard
Sending Units & Sensors
1992 Ford Tempo LX, 2.3 X, StandardSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION
| Component | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bag System | ||
| Center Front Crash Sensor (2.3L) | Forward of hood latch. See Figure . | |
| Left Front Crash Sensor (2.3L) | In left front corner of engine bay. See Figure . | |
| Rear Crash Sensor | Behind center of instrument panel. | |
| Right Front Crash Sensor (2.3L) | In right front corner of engine bay. See Figure . | |
| Safing Sensor | Behind center of instrument panel, near rear crash sensor. | |
| Air Charge Temperature (ACT) Sensor | ||
| 2.3L | On air cleaner assembly. See Figure . | |
| 3.0L | On air cleaner assembly. See Figure . | |
| Cylinder Identification (CID) Sensor (2.3L) | Near distributor. See Figure . | |
| EGR Valve Position (EVP) Sensor (3.0L) | On center of firewall. See Figure . | |
| Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Sensor | ||
| 2.3L | On thermostat housing. See Figure . | |
| 3.0L | On thermostat housing. See Figure . | |
| Fuel Gauge Sending Unit | On top of fuel tank. | |
| Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor | ||
| 2.3L | On air cleaner assembly. See Figure . | |
| 3.0L | On air cleaner assembly. See Figure . | |
| Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor | ||
| 2.3L | In engine bay, on center of firewall. See Figure . | |
| 3.0L | On timing chain-end of engine, to right of right valve cover. See Figure . | |
| Temperature Gauge Sending Unit | ||
| 2.3L | On thermostat housing. See Figure . | |
| 3.0L | On thermostat housing. See Figure . | |
| Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) | ||
| 2.3L | On throttle body assembly. See Figure . | |
| 3.0L | On throttle body assembly. See Figure . | |
| Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (2.3L) | On transaxle, facing firewall. See Figure . | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.