1996 Ford Escort CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

1996 FORD ESCORT
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HYDROMAN1
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CAR RUNS GREAT AND LIGHT COMES ON AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH THE TRANS KINDA SKIPS A LITTLI TILL I GET TO 40 THEN RUNS GREAT AGIAN IF I RESET THE CODES IT STAUYS OFF TILL I GET AROUND THAT SPEED AGIAN.
Jan 29, 2008 at 10:35 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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give me a hint. what code is it!!
Jan 29, 2008 at 10:39 AM
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HYDROMAN1
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NO CODES YET WILL HAVE THEM READ TOMORROW
HAD TO WAIT TILL PAYDAY DUE TO MOVING HERE FROM ENGLAND USED UP ALL MY MONEY
Jan 29, 2008 at 11:02 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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if your near a autozone they will scan it for free.
Jan 30, 2008 at 9:00 AM
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HYDROMAN1
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I got codes read it came up with P0301 and P1443
Feb 3, 2008 at 9:41 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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ok problem is not transmission your problem is ignition. replace spark plugs and wires then get back to me with the good news.
Feb 4, 2008 at 6:50 AM
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HYDROMAN1
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works great thanks for your help
Feb 8, 2008 at 12:50 AM
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HYDROMAN1
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ok did ut agian with same codes but only when th overdrive gear kicks in
Feb 9, 2008 at 11:36 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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unplug you egr valves vacuum hoe and plug the vacuum hose. drive vehicle and tell me if the problem is now gone.
Feb 10, 2008 at 3:59 AM
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