Ignition System Identification Table

1992 Ford Tempo LX, 2.3 X, StandardSECTION Ignition System Identification Table
IGNITION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

Application System
Continental (1) TFI-IV
Cougar & Thunderbird
3.8L Except SC (1) TFI-IV
3.8L SC (Thunderbird Only) DIS
5.0L (1) TFI-IV
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car EDIS
Escort & Tracer 1.9L EDIS
Mark VII TFI-IV
Mustang
2.3L OHC DIS
5.0L TFI-IV
Probe 3.0L (1) TFI-IV
Sable & Taurus
3.0L Except SHO (2) TFI-IV
3.0L SHO (Taurus Only) DIS
3.8L (1) TFI-IV
Tempo & Topaz
2.3L HSC TFI-IV
3.0L (1) TFI-IV
(1) Computer Controlled Dwell (CCD).
(2) Computer Controlled Dwell (CCD) for California models only.
RENDER: 1.0x

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