1998 Ford Escort Car problems

1998 FORD ESCORT
136,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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THEJASVA
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When I push on the gas, my car feels like it shaking and pulling to go forward. It creeps very slowly and then the rpm's fly to the speed i was trying to obtain. I had an oil change and fuel injection cleaner. I did add a quart of tranmission fluid and when I pulled the stick out it had some gunk on the stick. The service engine light is now on as well. Any ideas?
Jan 5, 2009 at 3:26 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Having the check engine light on is an indication that PCM have detected trouble and stored codes
need to have it scanned and get the codes
most local part stores will scan it for free
come back with the codes for more help
Jan 5, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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