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#1271 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [maurice99] by click23

Feb 06, 2006 (6:43 am)

Replying to: maurice99 (Feb 05, 2006 5:20 pm)
That is the same car that my wife has and it does have a crankcase breather filter. Take a look at the link in my first post. You can see it to the right of the red arrow, unhooked. This is on the back of the vavle cover on the drivers side. Just take it off and look at the bottom, the part number should be made into it. Then put it back on and take that number to the dealer and tell them that is what you need.

#1272 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [click23] by maurice99

Mar 05, 2006 (10:49 pm)

Replying to: click23 (Feb 06, 2006 6:43 am)
Robert:
 
You were absolutely correct - the noise was caused by the clogged crankcase filter. I can't believe that my local Ford Dealer did not know that it existed. After I told them the part number they read the description and sure enough it was the crankcase filter just like you said.
 
I had a the same Ford Dealer tell me that the noise was caused by "a booster pump in the transmission" and that if I did not rebuild the transmission soon it would eventually fail and end up costing me a lot more. I was quoted $2,800 to rebuild the tranny. Mmmmm, I can't wait to visit the service department on Monday and talk to the Service Manager: the car does not make the noise any more and runs better than when I bought it! All for a $15 filter!!!!
 
I can't thank you enough! Thanks again and I hope to someday help someone else out in the same fashion that you helped me out.
 
Take care,
 
Maurice

#1273 of 1555 Serpentine Belt by dmq2212

Mar 17, 2006 (9:40 pm)

Is there a way to put on a new Serpentine Belt that will bypass the A C compressor? The pulley and compressor will not turn so I just want to bypass the A C compressor altogether. My vehicle is a 1999 Ford Escort ZX2.

#1274 of 1555 ZX2 Misfire in Cylinder 1 by davesmith76

Mar 28, 2006 (5:54 am)

I have been having bad problems with a misfire in cylinder 1. The car usually runs fine when I first start it up. About a mile or so down the road, usually while decelerating or accelerating (stop and go type stuff) the service engine light will start blinking for about a minute and you can really feel it run ruff then for a while. It will go and come during the course of a short trip. I changed the wires, and the plugs, but it still does it. Seems to be getting good spark to all cylinders. The code is "Misfire in Cylinder 1" Does anyone have any info on what this problem is?

#1275 of 1555 Re: ZX2 Misfire in Cylinder 1 [davesmith76] by yuntek

Mar 30, 2006 (8:52 pm)

Replying to: davesmith76 (Mar 28, 2006 5:54 am)
Could be an injector problem. If you can get access to a snap-on scanner, you can check the pulse width on each injector( in your case cyl 1 )>. I'm not 100% that, this is your problem but its something to consider. Give me a day or two so I can compare your problem to some service bulletins and or TSB's and I might have a more educated guess for you. GOOD LUCK

#1276 of 1555 Sudden jerk in my 98 ZX2 escort by newbie16

Apr 01, 2006 (2:58 pm)

Hello,
 
I just bought a 98 ZX2 escort last week with 86000 miles on it. here is the problem: When i accelerate to upto 20-30 mph everything is normal, but when i try to accelerate further there is a sudden jerk, its almost like the car is about to stall. But the car just stutters for a second or two and then runs smooth. The gas was near empty so I filled it up, but the problem persists, though to a lesser degree. This is my first ever car, so I really do not know what is happening to the car. I would appreciate if someone could diagnose it before I try to take it to the mechanic.
 
Thanks in advance.
Abhijith

#1277 of 1555 Re: Sudden jerk in my 98 ZX2 escort [newbie16] by cheri4

Apr 09, 2006 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: newbie16 (Apr 01, 2006 2:58 pm)
i am thinking of getting a 98 ford escort with 85000 miles. it is also a zx2. i really know nothing about cars and wondered if it a good car.

#1278 of 1555 Re: ZX2 Misfire in Cylinder 1 [yuntek] by davesmith76

Apr 10, 2006 (4:49 am)

Replying to: yuntek (Mar 30, 2006 8:52 pm)
Thanks, It turned out the connector was not making a good connection to the injector on cyl 1. Thanks for the advice!

#1279 of 1555 Re: Sudden jerk in my 98 ZX2 escort [cheri4] by newbie16

Apr 13, 2006 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: cheri4 (Apr 09, 2006 5:25 pm)
A car is as good as your last drive. I bought this escort as it was within my budget. Im no expert in car either but before buying any car do these two things:
 
1. Check the carfax history at carfax.com
2. Take it to a mechanic before purchase and do a 60 point/30 point check on the car

#1280 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [maurice99] by mark58

Apr 15, 2006 (6:58 pm)

Replying to: maurice99 (Mar 05, 2006 10:49 pm)
Robert & Maurice
I, too, had the tranny diagnosis for this problem. I'm so glad I came here before having the "repair" done! Yes, this filter fixed my '99, and it hasn't run this well in a long time. My local parts store had a hard time finding the part #, so here's the Motorcraft part number for others who might need this fix: FA-1661 F8CZ-6A768-AB (Breather Filter). Thanks, guys, for saving me a $2000 repair bill that wouldn't have solved a thing!
Mark

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