Engine missfire/shaking

1995 FORD ESCORT
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SIMONEGAVELLI
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My car all of a sudden started to shake really bad almost like it was about to stall. It doesn't turn off when stopped but it will constantly shake even if I accellerate. Also while driving the car seems like it doesn't have power. It will accelerate very slowly and when going uphill it slows down to about 35mph and only picks up speed once the hill is over. All started as I was making a family trip. I looked under the hood and found out that one end of the vacuum hose(PCV) was damaged so I replaced it. I replaced plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter, PCV valve. Still no progress. I checked the engine mounts and they are ok. It doesn't seem like there is any air leak. All fluids are ok. I'm out of ideas. Is there anything I can check before having to pay someone to look at it? thanks. Simone
May 20, 2011 at 10:53 PM
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HMAC300
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have the engine scanned to see if there are any codes. then have the fuelpressure and injectors checked as one may be bad or partially plugged.
May 20, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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FIXITMR
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maybe some cylinders arnt firing. scrap yard a coil module and maybe crank sensor.
May 21, 2011 at 3:48 AM
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