1998 Ford Escort Acceleration Problem

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 94,000 MILES
I own 1998 ford escort 1.6 16v zetec mk7 I have owned the car for about 2 years and just recently I have had an acceleration problem my car just doesen`t seem to accelerate any more and there is also no power in second gear could some tell me what could be wrong thanks
Friday, April 25th, 2008 AT 3:22 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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First thing you need to do is have the codes read, Autozone does it free, Post the results with the code number(s). Even if the service engine light is not on, there should be freeze frame data stored.
If it won't make it to Autozone, buy a cheap scanner, they can be had for 30-40 dollars, a good investment, since they cover all cars sold in the USA from 96 on.
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Friday, April 25th, 2008 AT 3:48 PM

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