1998 Ford Escort Car won't stay running.

ANDREW FRITCHMAN

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1998 FORD ESCORT
146,541 MILES

I have a '98 ford escort zx2 with a standard transmission. About a week ago I was stopped at a stop sign when the car started to buck(jerk). Ever since then the car won't idle unless you give it gas. It starts up fine but if you don't give it gas right away it will shut off when I gets to 0 rpm's. I was wondering if possibly know what the problem is and how much it would cost to get it fixed? Thank you!

Monday, July 1st, 2013 AT 12:40 PM

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CJ MEDEVAC

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