1987 Ford Tempo engine

1987 FORD TEMPO
61,000 MILES
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DRANZER7
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Will a 1986 ford tempo engine work in an 87 ford tempo . my engine needs to be replaced but the only one i can find is an 86 will that engine work? Or should i keep looking for something r just get a new car all together and save me the trouble of looking somewhere else?
Jun 11, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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As far as will the engine work, it is our policy to only recommend direct fit parts. We do that because there always seems to be a difference when you change year. However, if the engine is the same size, it SHOULD work.
Jun 11, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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