1997 Ford Escort Engine misfires/skips intermittently

Tiny
ROGER SNOW
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
I recently had a head gasket replaced and now car
intermittently misfires. The misfiring occurs for a few seconds and then engine runs alright. The check
engine light reflects a code of P304. Per Ford bulletin we cleaned exhaust valves but problem still
persists.
Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 12:18 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Misfire at cylinder # 4
you need to check spark plugs and wires and fuel injector
do a compression test

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