Engine Stalls, Engine Will Crank but Not Start on Ford Tempo

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

Problem overview

A faulty Thick Film Ignition (TFI) module and stator can cause the engine to stall, and the engine may crank but not start. Replace the TFI module and stator at the distributor if diagnosis shows these to be the source of the problem.

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Ford Tempo vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 23,400 miles
(23,400 - 23,400)

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