2004 Ford Escape engine problem

Tiny
TINA TILLERY
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  • 2004 FORD ESCAPE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,000 MILES
Check engine light is on. When I go 40 MPH front end shakes. When I am at a stop sign engine acts like its going to kill
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 AT 11:12 PM

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Tiny
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The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.

Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 AT 12:25 AM

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