my 1995 ford escort, has start cutting off on me lately, it just started 2days ago when i have it in neutral or just having my foot on the clutch, after a whitle at the stop light it will cut off... its not over heating, but there is a hissing sound coming from the engine when its on. i havent had a tune up or a oil change, and i bought the car about 2 1/2 months ago it runs good this stuff just started happening... im in between jobs right now and wont have one for about 3 more weeks, so sadly i cant afford an oil change nor a tune up right now... my main question is does anybody know what this is? and if you so, is it minor or big time? will i be able to ride it out untill i get some money to fix it? please help me id really appreciated it thank you
2007-01-28 10:28:16 · 6 answers · asked by SERIOUSLY THOUGH 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check the PCV hose. I have seen it a several times on Escorts.
2007-01-28 10:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this will help you or just make you sad.
Ford Escorts from a decade ago were notorious for developing warped heads once the car's mileage was up in the 70,000 miles or more range.
A warped head could cause a head gasket to go, and that might be the source of your hissing sound.
It's not an inexpensive job, but will only get worse until the gasket blows completely and coolant gets into the cylinders, thereby forcing you to change out the engine completely.
2007-01-28 18:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bob L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common problem on all fords: the vacuum line at the rear port has been saturated with oil and it has deteriorated ...follow the hissing noise at the rear of the motor or spray with WD- 40 with a nozzle around the rear of the intake and firewall until it stops shuddering and locate the broken vacuum line. More than likely it will be the hose that goes to you PVC valve...
2007-01-28 19:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by bartender101dd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't count on the temp gauge to tell you it's not overheating. It won't work right if you're low on coolant. Check for leaking vacuum lines. Get a girl to help you locate it by ear. Most of them can hear bat sonar and dog whistles. If it needs an oil change, do an oil change. You don't save money by sacrificing an engine to keep from spending $25.
2007-01-28 19:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hissing sound, sounds like you may have a vacuum hose or intake manifold leak. Pop the hood to see if you can isolate where the noise is coming from. could be a simple fix. Sometimes a short piece of hose held to your ear will help isolate where the sound is coming. Just be careful not to get it tangled in any moving parts; be safe.
2007-01-28 18:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by gary o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check all vacuum lines on the engine sounds like a hose has come off a common problem
2007-01-28 18:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by xlhdrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋