what causes excessive oil on spark plugs

2003 FORD ESCORT
92,000 MILES
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VICDUDETTE
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Car idling is low now, and died at intersection. My son took spark plugs out and said they were full of oil. What do I do now? It's a Ford 2XZ, I bought it with 58,000 and now has 92,000, and have never tuned it up only had oil changes, doesn't seem to use oil. No problems with this car till now.

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Vicki
Aug 31, 2011 at 4:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the engine compression check -could be valves/seals/rings and cylinder wear
Aug 31, 2011 at 4:37 PM
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VICDUDETTE
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Thank you for the rapid response. and I have another question..... where is the fuel filter located on this car?
Aug 31, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It looks like it's on the passenger frame rail.

On your oil leak, replace the valve cover gasket.
Aug 31, 2011 at 8:05 PM