1998 Ford Escort Repair Question
Mileage: 144,000 miles.
1998 ford escort 5 speed standard transmission stuck in gear. when stick is in neutral still in gear. when clutch is let out car bogs down and stalls
Answer
Sounds like you burned out the clutch-if you're accelerating from a stop and the car is not moving as normal as it should be fore the problem the clutch is burned out--clutch assembly should be in order-
Other additional problems
http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates
Could be caused by one of the following below
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.