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2000 Ford Escort Repair Question


Topics covered: Air filter, Dent, Engine.
Mileage: 65,000 miles.

Asked on May 19, 2012

I need to locate the vacuum pump/valve to check for leaks on my ?

My car is hissing very loudly and won't pick up speed past 3000 rpm. We have changed the spark plugs and leads. We also changed the air filter and used a carb spray.
I have identified that it may be a vacuum leak as we have tried all other options.
Please help. I can't afford to take it to a garage. Helpless female :)
Avatar Asked by Suew1982

Answer

Replied on May 19, 2012

Is the MIL indicating and have you tried to retrive trouble codes?

Have you checked the fuel pressure?

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Check out the above link.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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