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1998 Ford Escort ENGINE MISSFIRE ACELERATING

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 87.000 miles

Hi I have a ford escort 1.6 Finesse, when I rev the engine it misfires as I first press the throttle then goes okay, when driving and reving it feels like a misfire, it only happens when I put my foot down on the accelerator.
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 AT 5:23 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? When was your last tune up?

Let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
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Hi the engine light has not come on, so I checked the plugs and they had gaps you could get your finger through, They are shot as is the air filter, I have closed the plug gaps and given the air filter a good banging and it has solved the problem.I have only had the car two months so it is going to get a trip to the garage for a service. Thanks for your help.
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 AT 2:04 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like a good tune up a good is in order. Let me know if you have other questions.

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 AT 6:55 AM

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