1999 Ford Escort idles rough

1999 FORD ESCORT
168,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BBOOTH7715
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when started up it idles rough. after running a while it starts to buck and carry on. i have changed the fuel pump,plugs and wires,and crankshaft position sensor 3 times. im running out of options and cant afford to take it to a mechanic. last time i started it up i smelled gas also.
Nov 19, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the first thing I would do is a compression test. make sure all cylinders are around 125-130 lbs.

Roy
Nov 22, 2015 at 9:03 AM
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