1997 Ford Escort engine trouble

Tiny
CARREPAIRROOKIE
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 217,000 MILES
Ok, I bought new plugs and wires for my car and changed them out. Now, my car wont start. HELP!
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 AT 12:17 PM

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Tiny
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Since it was running fine before you installed the new plugs and wires, this is written in the Factory Repair Manual.

Caution: Proper installation of the ignition wires is critical to engine operation. If one spark plug wire is not properly installed at either the spark plug or the ignition coil, both spark plugs connected to the ignition coil may not fire under load.

Are your wires installed on the right spots in the ignition coil? Number 1 plug is beside the serpentine belt. See below:

E N G I N EC O I L 3 2
1 2 3 4 (plugs)4 1 (wires)
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 AT 3:50 PM

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