If your drive belt breaks, it's not a pretty picture. Here's why.
First of all, the power to recharge your battery and provide electrical power to your Tempo is gone. This is because your drive belt powers your alternator, which in turn powers your battery. Your battery ultimately powers your spark plugs and all of the other electrical components on your Tempo. So if your belt breaks, drive to a service facility as soon as you can (you will still be able to drive a short distance using the power stored in your battery). Tip: you will notice a power loss if your belt breaks, although it won't stop your Ford Tempo completely.
The other equipment affected by a broken drive belt is your power steering pump and your air conditioning compressor. Both will stop working, resulting in more difficulty steering and a complete loss of air conditioning.
Most repair manuals suggest examining your Tempo's drive belt every 12 months or every 15,000 miles, whichever comes first. Examine your belt for fraying, breaks, glazing (shiny areas anywhere on the belt), tears, streaks on the sidewall (this also could mean it is improperly adjusted), separation of the belt's "piles," and oil soaking. An oil-soaked belt means there is a leak somewhere. Check the engine, transmission, and power steering pump. Stop all leaks.
In addition to drive belts we carry timing belts and pulleys. So contact our dealers today. They will set you up with the belt you need at a great price.
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