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Cylinder misfire in ford escort 97

My engine light is on and the reason I am getting is because cylinder #1 is misfiring. I have been told that I cannot get it fixed or that it would cost too much to get fixed and I should get another car. But I just wanted to get another opinion because I do not have the money to buy a new car. Any suggestions or answers? Thanks

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Rubbish. Find out whether the misfire is due to low compression or a bad coil pack. Low compression would be the most expensive since an overhaul would be needed. If a coil pack is bad, it's a simple fix and not too bad on the pocket book

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2008

SOURCE: 97 ford taurus: Cylinder 2 misfire

Assuming the plugs and wires have been changed. I would look at the bottom of the coil pack. They tend to crack and short out.

Or if it's got coil packs they will also crack and short out.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 97 ford taurus: Cylinder 2 misfire

well..fuel injection systems are more than the electronic part. I suspect you are dealing with compression or injector fouling issues..

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 02, 2008

SOURCE: Cylinder 1 and 4 misfire on my 1997 Ford Explorer

The code description is a giveaway.
It could be one of the coils on the coil pack. Most coils nowadays do two cylinders each. This way car makers can get away with one coil for two cylinders.(lowers costs) One spark fires the air fuel mix in one of the cylinders and the other will fire the cylinder on the exhaust stroke. If the coils are removable, and you are fairly handy with cars,switch two around, the problem will follow the bad coil.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: electronic diagnosis is a misfire

The first thing to check for is a tune up, if you haven't already. Plugs and wires, and if it is still acting up, check the coil, make sure it's getting spark. If you have spark to the plug, then go with a compression test.
Good luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2009

SOURCE: engine code p0307 cylinder #7 misfire

It could be carbon deposits on valve seats keeping valves from totally closing. You can try getting you a can of motorcraft PM3 top end engine cleaner and get engine up to operating temp then remove one of the small vacuum lines from the intake and draw the contents of the can slowly into the engine.After you have drawn in the contents shut engine off and let it soak for about 45 minutes then crank it back up and let it run until it clears. Now it will smoke like a forrest fire while you are doing this so don't be alarmed,just tell the neighbors you are spraying for mosqitos.This may cure the problem. If not you may be looking at a valve job.
This can be verified with a compression test if this is what is causing it.

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