2002 Ford Escort Car don't start anymore

2002 FORD ESCORT
134,000 MILES
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HSERRANO10
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Driving down the highway, out of no where car radio goes haywire then speedometer drops to 0 then fuel meter goes from quarter to full then car starts to slow down and now it doesnt start
what to do???
Jun 10, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Start by having the charging system tested. What you're describing can be caused by failure of the generator to keep the battery charged while you're driving.

"Doesn't start" can mean a lot of things but given the other symptoms I assume you mean the starter doesn't crank the engine.
Jun 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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