Ford Escort Starting Problem

If your Accelerator pedal was changin positions by itself prior to
trouble you may have a bad Throttle position sensor. I replaced mine 3x
already,Its easy to change once you do it. Also FWIW you could get a
Computer codes Reader for about 30$ that plugs into underhood receptacle
and takes codes outta computer,Only trouble with reader is you may jump
to conclusions an start replacing wrong stuff,,Also is your Fuel pump
shuttin off? Mine was INSIDE gas tank and was fun changing,I had to buy
a special tool to separate gasline connectors! Also dont wait past 60k
to change Timing belt or car will die on a rr track like mine did! See
if Plugs getting spark when crankin engine,,make sure Safety shutoff for
collisions to prevent fuelpump runnin durin a wreck isnt activated by
simply pressing the button -If button clicks its resetting
itself,otherwise its ok.
Lee Ward

CorpSoft BBS, Romeoville IL : (815)886-9388 v.34 28800 (ringdown)
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Distributor caps dont last on Escorts.
Lee Ward

CorpSoft BBS, Romeoville IL : (815)886-9388 v.34 28800 (ringdown)
7.5 Gig's : 8 CDROM's : RIME/FIDO/I-net/Intelec/ProgNet/BaseNet

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If it backfires through the intake check for a lean condition, coolant
temp sensor, vacuum leak etc.
It it backfires through the exhaust it sounds like an ignition problem.
J Blessing L1 Master Tech

I had the same problem with my 1986 Escort. They changed the EGR valve but that
didn't fix the problem. They finally replaced an ignition solonoid (whatever that is) and it helped, though my
Escort never really ran the same, especially in the cold. Sometimes I would even stall going 55 on
the highway. I would have to ride the brakes and keep the accelerator pressed even when
stopping. Not fun. I never did get the car to run normally (that is, the ford dealer
never did) and I finally junked it. My suggestion: Next car don't go with Ford.

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