2001 Ford Escape Check Engine Light

stugold · Posted at Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:43 am

Engine Performance problem
2001 Ford Escape 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 79000 miles
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Check Engine Light just came on. Have since noticed that when at a stop (with vehicle in gear) the engine sounds like it's "missing" and the engine also makes light rattling sound at the same time. 2 months ago I had a tune up, fuel injection cleaning and all intake valves replaces as was having an idling issue. Any ideas?

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Docfixit · Posted at Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:53 am

Need to check for codes Auto Zone can do this. Come back with codes and will see what we can do.

stugold · Posted at Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:05 am

had it scanned and was told that it came up #6 Ignition Coil. What is a reason retail cost I should expect to pay to have it replaced? What causes this to go bad? Should I expect that coils #1-5 are soon to follow?

Docfixit · Posted at Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:41 am

Not sure what the cost would be I can estimate about 1 hr labor @$90 plus $75 coil.
You have three coils each coil fires two plugs.Why they go down ?? there electronic they do what they do. Heat from engine, vibration, firing thousands a minute, 79K miles and @8yrs. service would be a few reasons. So can't speculate on the other two.
Good luck