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1996 Ford Escort engine hesitation when vehicle warms up

Tiny
HOWARDKJONES
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  • 1996 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 135,000 MILES
This happened before. Put some fuel system cleaner in and it was fixed. The vehicle sat for several weeks lately. It started happening again. I have put fuel system cleaner in. It got a little bit better. But, when the engine is warm, it stalls at idle or when I come to a stop. It was hesitating. But, that has stopped. What do you suggest?
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
JWALTH02
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I'd start with a new fuel filter. Wouldn't hurt, and cheap. Then hook up a pressure gauge to the fuel line and let me know what it reads.
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Friday, December 7th, 2007 AT 12:02 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen the throttle body service cause this issue, here are two guides to help us fix the problem and I have included instructions for your car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

and

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

Also, here is the location of the fuel filter as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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