Has the PCV ever been changed? May or may not be the problem, but intake manifold needs to be removed.
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE Removal and Installation 1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING . 2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 2.3L . 3. Disengage the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve cap from the 2 tabs and remove the PCV valve. Fig. 3: Locating Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Cap Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Page 1 of 1 ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 2.3L -2005 Ford Escape 4/20/2009
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Monday, April 20th, 2009 AT 1:16 PM