2002 Ford Escort Fuel Problem?

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2002 FORD ESCORT

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2002 Ford Escort 4 cyl Automatic 84k miles

A few weeks ago driving on the highway my car suddenly acted as if it were not getting gas. It recovered quickly, but this problem has started to happen more often. It will slow to idle, and pressing on the gas usually has no effect. Sometimes it will cause the car to lurch forward a number of times. I have to pull over and wait a bit for it to catch again. Now I am having trouble starting it in the morning. I have replaced the fuel filter and pcv valve. What is next, the fuel pump? Where is this located?

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BMRFIXIT

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Fuel pump is located in the gas tank
I would check for fuel pressure before replacing the fuel pump
do you have any check engine light on
check for codes

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Saturday, May 10th, 2008 AT 9:20 PM

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No check engine light. Can I access the fuel pump easily? As in, is there an access panel under the back seat or in the trunk?

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Saturday, May 10th, 2008 AT 9:24 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Disconnect negative battery cable
release fuel pressure
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remove rear seat cushion

disconnect the wiring harness connectors
remove 4 screws on access cover
if any dirt around fuel pump module you should clean it
disconnect fuel line
remove retainer ring

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Saturday, May 10th, 2008 AT 9:36 PM

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