Clicking, Clanging Noise from Engine when Running on Ford Tempo

Submitted by Andy Y · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A defective crankshaft pulley can cause a clicking, or clanging noise from the engine when it is running. The center hub can become loose and the pulley should be replaced with the revised design.

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Ford Tempo vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 124,250 miles
(74,000 - 221,000)

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