Car stalls as I pull away from a stop.

You need to check the fuel pressure and run an EEC-IV fault code tests both the running test and the passive key on engine off test. To run the fault code test using the check engine "blink" method go to the link below. The diagnostic connector is under the hood it is a red triangle shaped connector, it may have a cover on it that is black, it just pulls out of the cover.

EEC IV Self Test Ford Fuel Injection and EEC IV Electronic Engine Control...

The automatic idle control valve may have stopped working or the control module that operates it.

try running the fault codes to check which sensor has been affected by the over heat .

Ignition Module

Fuel Filter

Stalling isn't a fair description of what is happening. You are describing engine cutting out or breaking down. The question is, is it cutting out like the ignition has been turned off or is it fading out like it has run out of fuel and once it stops how long before it will restart?

If it doesn't restart immediately there is time to do some basic checks and discover whether there is a spark and/or an injection pulse, etc.

Personally I wouldn't pay too much attention to the code until the engine is running consistently. Something is stopping the engine and few things will actually do that. Most problems cause some sort of bad running but as soon as a problem is detected the management system should switch to a get you home programme - that mostly gets you home as long as the system still receives signals from the crank and cam sensors, there is still a fuel supply and a viable ignition system to provide sparks.

Considering the age of the car, if you find inconsistent results while testing it could be wise to suspect the management ECU that could have sustained damage at any time during it's history from welding or boost battery charging or even jump starting.
In order to run an engine needs compression, the right amount of fuel, timing and an adequate spark. When an engine doesn't run one or more of those requirements is missing and only you can discover which...

hi,

its time for new fuel filter, new fuel injectors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, cap and rotor. the engine in the tempo is a good one and if you take care of it that car should last quite a while longer..

jm

(had a 1989 Tempo AWD)

GIVE IT A FILTER CHANGE-AIR, FUEL. MAYBE PLUGS AND WIRES DEPENDING WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME. FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER, DON'T MESS WITH THE IDLE SCREW-THAT'S WHAT THE COMPUTER IS FOR.

check your fuel regulator, pull the vacuum line off and see if its leaking fuel by the diaphram inside...
if you need more info just comment and we can trouble shoot this with you

tps

sounds like dirty injectors......