1998 Ford Escort misfiring cylinder

Tiny
MISHA44472
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
I have a problem where theres a cylinder misfire in the 3rd cylinder, I had someone look at it and they told my to pull out this sensor but when I took it off I found out it was a cam shaft sensor. It runs and drives but stall everytime I press the brake
Monday, January 18th, 2010 AT 8:03 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Clean throttle and check IAC valve
what do you have for codes?
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Monday, January 18th, 2010 AT 9:18 PM
Tiny
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Check the spark plug, compression and injector for #3 cylinder.

And also check the power brake booster if it's leaking.
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Monday, January 18th, 2010 AT 9:46 PM

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