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Check gas cap light and Check Engine Light on?

Tiny
JAMIE SIMS
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  • 2002 FORD ESCAPE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
Both lights are on, and I have checked gas cap making sure it is secured when driving vehicle hesitates or shuts off at stops and when moving it jerks and bucks around 50-60 MPH but will smooth out some over 60.
Sunday, March 5th, 2023 AT 10:26 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The first thing we need to do is run the codes to see what comes up to see if the problems are related. This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Next, I would remove the gas cap to see if the sealing o ring is in good shape and for the stalling problem I would do a tune up while replacing the ignition coils. This is a common problem on these engines.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Service the throttle body as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Check out this video of the job being done. Make sure you do the rear cylinders.

https://youtu.be/3ZpAQRO0IJg

Please go over these guides and report back.
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Monday, March 6th, 2023 AT 11:05 AM

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