1998 Ford Escort Fuel Pump or Timing Belt?

Tiny
LORI MACK
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 174,500 MILES
Car is a Ford Escort station wagon and just had a new alternator and belt installed. Another problem I am having is when I am driving up a hill the car loses power and "flutters"or "stutters" unitl I back off gas. It is more noticable on a long steep climb (car slowed to about 10 m/hr) and it happened twice at exactly the same place on the hill. It doesn't happen every time and I wonder if it is the fuel pump or timing belt.
Saturday, July 12th, 2008 AT 8:48 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi lori,

The timing belt would not cause such a problem, the ignition timing might.

Fuel pump is possible and so does the MAF and throttle sensor. Check for a clogged fuel filter.
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Sunday, July 13th, 2008 AT 1:58 AM

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