1997 Ford Escort 97 Escort shakes while driving and idiling

MOERAWN

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1997 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

I have a 1997 Ford Escort that shakes periodically. I notice this shake while driving and idiling. It does not happen all of the time. It seems to happen more while the engine has warmed up. The motor mounts are all fine. I thought it might be a misfire, so I replaced the plugs and wires and it did not fix the problem. Thanks.

Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 8:19 AM

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BMRFIXIT

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Do you have a check engine light on
check for codes and pending code
do a cylinder balance test
let me know

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Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 8:57 AM

MOERAWN

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I recently (under 100 miles) had to replace the battery, so all of the codes have cleared. But, before the battery was replace, the check engine light was on. I got it scanned and it displayed a dealer coded that had something to do in with the pressure in the fuel system. I brought it to several mechanics and was told that it could be one of many things since it is a dealer code. They fixed some common things that would cause the problem, but no luck. Now I'm trying to solve it myself. As soon as the check engine light comes on, I plan to get it scanned again. The check engine light has been on for at least 4 years. So, whatever the issue is, it is not that major, aside from the shaking. Thanks.

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Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 9:39 AM