1993 Ford Tempo Trunk

1993 FORD TEMPO
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DTMFW
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The trunk sprung and won't stay in the up position. One of the bars going across from each hinge came off and I don't know where to connect it. Can you help with a picture or some advice please as this is my wife's car and she can't hold the trunk open...
Thanks!
Sep 5, 2010 at 2:35 PM
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FIXITMR
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did it break or just come loose? odd problem will have to look tomorrow. try a search of this tempo forum or a google search.
Sep 8, 2010 at 8:37 PM
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It came loose on each end....don't know where to insert the ends, somewhere in the hinge or hinge bracket but not sure where exactly...
Sep 9, 2010 at 6:32 AM
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FIXITMR
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sorry, forgot to look. will do tomorrow and post pic.
Sep 11, 2010 at 7:27 PM
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I fixed it! There's 2 bars in the trunk and I figured out that they "mirror" each other. One end fits into a bracket (the one with 3 positions) and the other end has to be twisted and inserted directly into the back of the hinge. It's a bit difficult and the trunk only slammed on my legs once, but got 'er done!!!
Sep 12, 2010 at 7:20 AM
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great, cause i forgot again! but at least my good intentions had an effect?
Sep 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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Yeah, right...
Sep 13, 2010 at 6:17 AM
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i'm going to post pics anyway for the next guy? or you could? thanks!


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/212377_trunk1_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/212377_trunk2_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/212377_trunk3_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/212377_trunk5_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/212377_trunk7_1.jpg

Sep 13, 2010 at 2:42 PM