I have a 1989 Ford escort with a 1.9L CFI motor. It is a great gas saver to go back and forth to work. The problem is, It does not want to start when it is cold at approx. 38 degrees it will not start. Normally you can hear the fuel pump when you start it, But I could not hear it come on when you try and start it in the cold. I have done alot to it over the last year, tune up, tires, module on distributor, coolant flush, Temp sensor, O2 sensor. prior to that it had been sitting for 3 years. I know it is old but I really like this car, and it saves the miles on my new car. Plus cheap on Gas. Any Ideas?
2006-09-19 00:36:30 · 7 answers · asked by Ray W 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
try a fuel pump relay the sound like the problem
2006-09-21 09:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by bazzastocking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it turns over when you try to start it as fast as it usually does, it is not the battery, starter, or alternator. I have run into a few problems like this working in a garage and 4 out of 5 of them turned out to be a fuel pump going bad.
2006-09-19 03:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by wzzrd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unforutnately you have to wait until it's 38 degrees to find out...
But as other have said, it's probably the fuel pump going out. Had a friend who actually bypassed the pump and got a cheap universal from Napa to provide the fuel pressure and volume needed. But I recommend replacing the one in the tank however
2006-09-19 05:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it doesn't start, and you don't hear the fuel pump, change the fuel pump
2006-09-19 13:17:51 · answer #4 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know man, i had a 91 escort 1.9 liter hacthback efi and that thing chewed every paycheck i ever earned. it could be anything like the thermostat to it just being cold or the battery.
2006-09-19 17:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your battery might be shot. Or it could be anything with the starting/charging system.
Pull your battery and starter and alternator out and bring them to your local parts store (autozone or pepboys) and they will test them for free.
Also check all the fuses and relays to make sure none of them are shot.
2006-09-19 02:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by todd525525 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fuel pump and then a new starter
2006-09-19 03:19:06 · answer #7 · answered by laura468 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋