1998 Ford Escort

Tiny
JEELROD9205
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,000 MILES
My car has been running pretty rough and then the check engine light came on. I got the code read and it said that cylinder 3 was miss firing. I replaced the spark plugs and wires and also the ignition coil. But I still am having the same problem. Please help
Sunday, May 24th, 2009 AT 5:26 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Replaced the sparkplug now check compression and injector for no.3

Engine misfiring can be caused by worn or fouled spark plugs, a weak spark (weak coil, bad spark plug wire), loss of compression, vacuum leaks, anything that causes an unusually lean fuel mixture (lean misfire), an EGR valve that is stuck open, dirty fuel injectors, low fuel pressure, or even bad fuel.
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009 AT 5:35 PM

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