1987 Ford Escort

1987 FORD ESCORT
131,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MBURFORD90
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i have a 1987 ford escort 1.9 4 speed i press the clutch in and it red lines
Dec 17, 2010 at 11:27 PM
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MIKE H R
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Check the throttle cables to see if it is hanging up. with engine off. lube the throttle controls and see if anything is hanging up causeing the throttle to stick. Also check and lube the cable that the gas pedal is connected to.
Mar 2, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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