Starts up but car won't run when put in gear.

1994 FORD ESCORT
155,000 MILES
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JAY BEE
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Car was running fine until I ran through water during rain storm.Car will start and run a little rough in park but will cut off when shifted in gear. Spark plug wells are dry and coil pack wires fires up.
Jul 17, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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KHLOW2008
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How high was the water?
Did car start to run rough immediately after running through or only after some travelling distance?
Which engine do you have?
Jul 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM
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JAY BEE
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After traveling a few miles. It is a 4-door 1.9.
Jul 17, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the crankshaft sensor wire connector for water contamination.
Check for trouble codes.
Jul 17, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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