2007-04-15 05:42:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
check the gap on the spark plugs,change fuel filter
2007-04-15 05:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There could be many problems with this car with the symptoms you have.
When you replaced the wires & spark plugs, did you replace the cap & rotor? They can eventually wear down and do exactly as you mention. If you go further back, you could be talking a bad coil. Usually they seem to just "die" rather than slowly go bad. So I wouldn't think this is the problem.
If it isn't your cap & rotor, and you appear to be getting good spark... then your fuel supply is going to be the issue.
Many times in the winter, condensation will develop in your gas tank so make sure you use additives to remove that water. Also, do not run your tank dry as some junk could be picked up and deposited in your fuel lines.
If I were you, I'd change the cap & rotor (if not replaced) and would change the fuel filter next. If this doesn't clear it up, then it could be your injectors and the cost of replacing them with a shop could outweigh the value of the car. If you do this stuff on your own, it may not be too bad. Especially if you like your car.
2007-04-15 06:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by Mullah Mike 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check the coolant temp sensor. If this is bad it causes the car's computer to think the engine is cold when it is at normal operating temperature. That means the computer will dump way to much fuel into the combustion chamber causing the car to hesitate and or stall. A Haynes manual will tell you how to check it for proper operation. Do you have a problem with the car when it is warm or cold?
Check this after checking spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, fuel pump, distributor and cap.
My 1994 Toyota Camry had the same problem. The coolant temp. sensor fixed it for less than $40. Good luck!
2007-04-16 08:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by Raul 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vaccum leak,Fuel filter,Fuel pump,Water in gas,if it is popping,check spark plugs wires,make sure they are where they belong according to thier number,clean fuel injector.
2007-04-15 05:55:45 · answer #4 · answered by just me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the fuel filter and the fuel line. Sometimes they filter gets clogged or the fuel lines get sediment that is fine when the car starts but then clogs the lines while driving.
2007-04-15 05:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Misty B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have an OBD-I diagnostic port. On my Fords, it's located under the hood on the top of the driver's wheel cowling. You can read any error codes out on your dash or an inexpensive OBD-I error code reader. That might help diagnose the problem.
2007-04-15 06:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have to tell you, i wouldn't hang onto an Escort that was over 10 yrs old if you're having problems with it. you can get a newer one for pretty cheap. we had one that hesitated. we donated it to charity and got a different car.
2007-04-15 05:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there's a crank positioning sensor in front of the crank shaft. in case you have oil leak or airborne dirt and dust geared up up around that section, the connector could get grimy. you will ought to do away with the sensor, sparkling the connector and reinstall. If that would not artwork, replace it with new sensor. The sensor administration the spark to the ignition structures.
2016-12-16 06:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by goslin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 88 Thunderbird. Took it to the shop, said my injecters were bad....$250.00 each. Mine is for sale now.
2007-04-15 05:47:32 · answer #9 · answered by LuckyDog2 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check the fuel filter!
2007-04-19 05:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by kennybudd8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋