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#104 of 114 running rough when idle at stop light by header1974 Oct 21, 2009 (1:46 pm)
My 2001 escort has always idled rough when sitting at light or stop sign when in gear. Does not do it when in park. It smoothes out when you accelerate and have been told by mechanics that this is common in the ford escort? any one have similar experience and am I being told the right information? thanks Header1974
#105 of 114 97 escort dies by dano32 Nov 02, 2009 (9:04 am)
i have a 97 escort with the 2.0. the car drives fine when moving, but when i stop it will die wether it is in nuetral, park, or in gear. it doesn't die instantly, it will idle rough for a few seconds, then die. i have a check engine light on but when i went to have it scanned, we found that the plug for the scanner was bad. is there a way to access a check engine light blink code? or a way to bypass the plug? or does anybody know what could be causing my condition? (it has a brand new fuel filter, that's the first thing i did) i asked about the blink code at the local ford dealership and, all i got was blank looks, then an offer to change my scanner plug for a mere 5 or 6 hundred bucks!!! thanks a lot ford! Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 02, 2009 9:21 am) dano32 (Nov 03, 2009 9:11 am) xwesx (Nov 03, 2009 11:02 am)
#106 of 114 Re: 97 escort dies [dano32] by xwesx Nov 02, 2009 (9:21 am)
Replying to: dano32 (Nov 02, 2009 9:04 am) Try cleaning the Mass Airflow Sensor, which is located along the intake line between the air cleaner and the throttle. It may be that the sensor is giving poor feedback. I experienced the exact condition you describe with a '96 Subaru Outback. It would also illuminate the CEL when this happened, but a scan of the system would not yield any codes (and the plug was working!). A knowledgeable mechanic suggested the MAS, so I gave it a shot (I replaced mine w/ a used unit) and never had another problem with stalling.   As for the plug not working.... what is the problem? Physical damage? Otherwise, there may be a bad fuse that controls it. This happened to me on a Dodge Caravan - the link port was protected by a 10A fuse that had blown; replacing the fuse solved that hiccup. Replies to this message: dano32 (Nov 03, 2009 9:11 am) xwesx (Nov 03, 2009 11:02 am)
#107 of 114 Re: 97 escort dies [xwesx] by dano32 Nov 03, 2009 (9:11 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Nov 02, 2009 9:21 am) well, i was going to clean out the mass airflow sensor, when i noticed the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator was in really bad shape...cracked up real bad, so i cut a piece of line and replaced it, and just on a whim i started the car, drove it for a few minutes, and what do you know? it ran great!! i guess it's fixed for the moment, but while it's fresh in my head i'm gonna clean off the sensor anyways. also i checked the fuse for scanner plug, fuse was good and i inspected the plug itself, and it appeared fine. i'm going to track this problem down though in case of future problems. thanks for your help i really appreciate it when people reply to the post quickly! Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 03, 2009 11:02 am)
#108 of 114 Re: 97 escort dies [dano32] by xwesx Nov 03, 2009 (11:02 am)
Replying to: dano32 (Nov 03, 2009 9:11 am) That's fantastic!   Vacuum leaks.... they're almost as bad as electrical gremlins. Hopefully your car is back in its 'A' game for a while!
#109 of 114 hey all by louieford Dec 01, 2009 (1:36 am)
so i have a ford escort village 97,i have it for about a month now...the problem is that when i press the clutch it either accelerates till like 3000rpm and stays like that for a few seconds then it just dies unless u accelerate it while it drops and it drops preety fast either it just dies no matter in wich gear u are its happening often and often every day like at every stop or light i have to start the car again..plz help me out guys Replies to this message: xwesx (Dec 01, 2009 11:06 am) louieford (Dec 01, 2009 2:18 pm) gruchow (Dec 01, 2009 2:25 pm) xwesx (Dec 01, 2009 5:18 pm)
#110 of 114 Re: hey all [louieford] by xwesx Dec 01, 2009 (11:06 am)
Replying to: louieford (Dec 01, 2009 1:36 am) I am going to guess that you either have a vacuum leak or a bad throttle position sensor (TPS). I have an intermittent revving issue with my Escort as well. Shutting the car off and then turning it back on seems to correct the problem for a while, but it invariably returns. Last spring, when the problem was very bad (no stalling issues, though), I replaced the TPS and the problem was gone. However, it has begun to return and is making me think that perhaps the issue is more vacuum-related than sensor-related. I am not sure, but since the sensor is $45 to replace, I am going to inspect the vacuum system thoroughly in the Spring before looking at sensors again. Replies to this message: louieford (Dec 01, 2009 2:18 pm) gruchow (Dec 01, 2009 2:25 pm) xwesx (Dec 01, 2009 5:18 pm)
#111 of 114 Re: hey all [xwesx] by louieford Dec 01, 2009 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Dec 01, 2009 11:06 am) i am going to a repair shop tomorow and hear what they say
#112 of 114 Re: hey all [xwesx] by gruchow Dec 01, 2009 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Dec 01, 2009 11:06 am) It could be the mass air sensor thats lacated right by the air filter. their is a spray you can buy for around 6$ at a parts store its a mass air flow sensor cleaner once you get that then take the sensor out and theres two realfine like wires on the sensor that get dirty when you get the sensor out just follow the directoins on the can. You will be able to see if its dirty or not. Replies to this message: xwesx (Dec 01, 2009 5:18 pm)
#113 of 114 Re: hey all [gruchow] by xwesx Dec 01, 2009 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: gruchow (Dec 01, 2009 2:25 pm) Yes, I agree that could cause the stalling. I have never had a tempermental MAS cause revving, though. Cleaning it couldn't hurt!

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