1994 Ford Escort LX AT stalls

Tiny
BUDDYHOLLY
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I have a 1994 Ford Escort with 15K original miles that bogs way down after making a right turn. Car recovers after feathering the gas and runs fine after that after it is going straight. Only seems to stall on a right hand turn. Like a hard right 90 degree angle turn. What do you think?
Monday, May 7th, 2007 AT 9:33 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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I think I would set up a route to and from work with all Left turns!
No seriously get the car on a lift and check for any fuel or electrical wires gettin caught in the steering!
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2007 AT 9:10 AM
Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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Good call clown! Are you up against the steering stop when it does this? (Wheel cranked until it stops)
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2007 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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I think I figured it out. The gas gauge is incorrect and when making a right turn, all the remaining gas is pulled away from the pickup. The fuel guage said it was half full but it then took 12 gallons to fill it up and it runs fine now.
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2007 AT 4:39 PM

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