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1995 Ford Escort LX 1.9 Acceleration problem


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jats03
03-12-2004, 02:09 PM
When I am sitting at a light or stop sign and go to pull out quick my engine putts. Once I am going it is fine even at highway speeds, I have no problem hitting passing gear, it is only when i go to pull out, or if the car is in park and I rev the engine it cuts out a little. I chaned the plugs and wires,pcv valve,air filter and fuel filter and it still does it. can someone help me? Thanks!

mightymoose_22
03-13-2004, 02:27 PM
Your idle speed may need to be adjusted. That depends on your type of car though.
You also may have a vacuum leak. Check the hoses at the top of the intake manifold for cracks or tears. Listen carefully for a hissing sound coming anywahere from the air intake area.... manifold gasket, idle control valve, hoses...

jats03
03-13-2004, 08:38 PM
Thanks I will check that. I thought I heard a hissing sound when I reved the engine.

daytrader
03-14-2004, 06:13 PM
I just went throught this problem with my 95 escort. It turned out to be the MAF sensor - Mass Air Flow sensor - Its about $99 bucks at autozone or discount auto parts.. There is a defect in the part from what I understand but Ford will not put it on the recall list. It takes less than 5 minutes to install. You can always bring it back if it doesn't work. I bought mine from autozone and they let you return that part, always ask though... I couldn't believe that this stupid sensor was causing my acceleration problem and general running problems... Most people/mechanics do not no about this problem and it usually it cost most people hundreds upon hundreds of dollars and still they never get there car fixed right... It took me a month of digging around until I finally found the info I was looking for. Saved me a ton of cash..

Good luck!

jats03
03-15-2004, 07:52 PM
I just replaced the MAF Sensor yesterday it is still doing it. I was told it might be the Idle Air Control Valve, where is that located on a 1995 escort 1.9. When the car is cold and I start it the RPM is bewteen 1100 and 1500, once it warms up it drops to 750, when I put the car in gear the rpms drop bewteen 350 and 500. Will the Idle Air Control Valve do this?

mightymoose_22
03-17-2004, 03:39 PM
The IAC is on top of the intake manifold, where the large hose from the air filter connects to the manifold (basically, right on top of the throttle body). The part is pretty cheap and can be replaced in 5 minutes. Be sure to replace the gasket as well.
If you are experienceing high RPM's right when the engine starts up, the IAC is likely to blame. This could possibly be where the air leak was that was causing your acceleration problem. It still sounds like a vacuum leak that is causing that.

jats03
03-18-2004, 10:22 PM
I just replaced the IAC Valvel today it is still having the same problem, check for vaccum leaks there are none. Check plugs and wires they look good, the last thing I can think of is changing the Throttle Postion Sensor. If this doesen't work I don't know then. I have changed everything I could, Fuel Filter,pcv valve,MAF sensor,air temp. sensor,plugs wires, Iac Valve. There are no warning lights on in the car either.

jats03
03-18-2004, 10:24 PM
Also I had the timing belt change in december 2003, And had that checked also and it was good.

mightymoose_22
03-18-2004, 11:14 PM
Still sounds like a vacuum problem to me. Your engien is likely sucking in air from somewhere. However... it might be possible that you have a bad head gasket... to a compression test and see what's going on inside.

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