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1998 Ford Escort shuts off at idle

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

My 98 Escort runs smooth for a few minutes till it warms up, then when I drive it the engines runs rough and it shuts off. After it a few minutes I can start it up and it does it again
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Sunday, April 27th, 2008 AT 9:05 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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First thing you need to do is have the codes read, Autozone does it free, Post the results with the code number(s). Even if the service engine light is not on, there should be freeze frame data stored.
If it won't make it to Autozone, buy a cheap scanner, they can be had for 30-40 dollars, a good investment, since they cover all cars sold in the USA from 96 on.
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Sunday, April 27th, 2008 AT 9:08 AM
Tiny
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Check the idle speed control motor/throttle position sensor/MAF/MAP sensors-Also check the fuel pressure.
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Sunday, April 27th, 2008 AT 9:09 AM

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