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98 Escort stalling - need HELP!!!!! - 8/23/2008 9:37:55 AM

JMR

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I have a 1998 Escort 2.0 and it has been giving me problems. First we changed the plugs and wires about 4 months ago. It has been stalling and running really rough when I am sitting at a light. When I try to take off it tries to stall and sometimes does. It seems to be fine until the car is warmed up and thats when the problem starts. But it does not do it at every light. Plus I have also had problems with going up hills, I lose speed and can''t regain it until it evens out. I also have noticed that the gas milage has been REALLY BAD!!! I went 30 miles and it took 1/4 tank of gas. NOT GOOD. PLEASE HELP!!!! We also changed the fuel filter and changed the oil and still no difference. Does anyone know what else we can do????

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RE: 98 Escort stalling - need HELP!!!!! - 9/4/2008 9:58:16 AM

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any check engine light? o2 sensors, tps, plug wires installed correctly...............possible hair line cracked spark plug, I have chased cracked plugs for weeks.

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RE: 98 Escort stalling - need HELP!!!!! - 9/11/2008 9:19:50 PM

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check you VSS...(Vechile speed sensor) also have you checked your Coil Pack? HMMMMM....gas mileage..you may only need to change the Gas Filter...this also may cause these symptoms.

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RE: 98 Escort stalling - need HELP!!!!! - 9/30/2008 12:23:10 PM

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Have the air flow vaccum? checked. I had a similar problem with my 98 a year or two again. It would be really rough at stops and stall unless I kept the rpm''s up a little while holding the brake. It was a problem with the air flow system but I do not remember the exact name. This would probably affect your gas uptake as well.

I only lose power/pep going up hill when the a/c is on. I''ll try to find a receipt for the other work for the part name.

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