89' Ford Tempo Fuel Problem

[Oldtemp]

I have a 1989 Ford Tempo with only 50 thousand miles on it. I took it to a mechanic to see why the car was stalling out. All he could come up with is that there is no fuel making it to the engine. Can't seem to find out why. The car will start sometimes but will always cut out weather in idle or driving down the road. Has anyone had this problem with a Tempo or have any suggestions on what it may be? Fuel Pump? Relay? Computor?

[peppermrj]

Originally Posted by Oldtemp

I have a 1989 Ford Tempo with only 50 thousand miles on it. I took it to a mechanic to see why the car was stalling out. All he could come up with is that there is no fuel making it to the engine. Can't seem to find out why. The car will start sometimes but will always cut out weather in idle or driving down the road. Has anyone had this problem with a Tempo or have any suggestions on what it may be? Fuel Pump? Relay? Computor?

When you turn the key to the on position do you hear the feul pump run? Take the gas cap off and listen while a helper turns the key on. As always use caution around gasoline. If pump runs my next suspect is the fuel filter. If it has not been replaced do so. Let us know if this does'nt do it or even if it does.

[peppermrj]

Oops forgot, Welcome to the forum.

[mastermech]

you should have the fuel pressure checked at the schaeder valve on the fuel rail. At idle between 35 and 45 lbs is good with the vacuum hose connected. Remember this, when fuel pumps start to die from wear, a car run until the fuel pump heats up from use and not deliver enough fuel to the engine (hope this makes sense).