I have a 99 Ford escort. For the past few weeks whenever the car is not in motion it seems to idle hard to where the car is shaking a little. If I am at a light too long and try to take off it almost hesitates and jerks into motion. I need to take it to the mechanic but I was just wondering if anyone might have some ideas as to what this could be? I was thinking it might be a problem with the cat converter or something? I am a female and just do not want to get screwed at the mechanics i would like to have some idea of what might be wrong.
2007-02-12 08:01:04 · 6 answers · asked by tired324 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have tried fuel injector cleaner and it did seem to help for a few days but thats it.
2007-02-12 08:10:47 · update #1
It has about 111,000 miles on it and it s due for an oil change this month.
2007-02-12 08:12:04 · update #2
Hare to understand when you say idle hard.
From your description it sounds like it's having trouble idling and is hesistating.
There are hundreds of causes, however the most likely (and some you can check yourself.
1. Check your air filter. A clogged air filter can cause problems and is a very easy fix.
2. When did you last replace your fuel filter? Another place that can cause hesistation.
3. I recommend using a few bottles of fuel injection cleaner (pour down the gas tank) that may help remove gunk from the injectors as well.
Other things that a mechanic would need to diagnose (unless you know what you're doing)
a. Check to see if EGR valve is stuck open. Stuck EGR valves are a common cause for hesistation.
b. Idle needs adjustment.
c. Get a Tune Up.
2007-02-12 08:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many miles on the car? Has it been maintained? Oil changed? Tuned up recently?
Could be a number of things...vacuum leak, bad spark, bad computer...
2007-02-12 16:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Wil T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you got a busted motor mount,there are three one in the front of the engine pass side
one transmission front,one Tranny rear,look at them if you see rubber sticking out of any one of
them its bad.mounts average from 10.00 to as
much as 60.00 call your local autoparts store and price them.Then shop around for the best labor price.
2007-02-12 16:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by ANDREW C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to own and escort, very good possability that the throttle position sensor is going bad, have it looked at by someone you can trust. Good luck
2007-02-12 16:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by scokeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
needs tune up,,get at least two different prices and opinions before paying for it.ask an older male acqaintance to look at it,most men love to be asked for advice or help.
2007-02-12 16:06:13 · answer #5 · answered by drivingfast2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur promblem is either a egrvalve most likely or somthing as simple as a fuel filter.
2007-02-12 16:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by billy m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋