1999 Ford Escort Speedometor sticking

Tiny
SHOLEMAN
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 79,100 MILES
Good Evening Gentlemen,

I would like you expert advice on why sll sudden my car speed slows up and my speedometor stick and I can't tell fast my speed is and then the service engine light will come on and then after a day or two goes off.
Friday, July 16th, 2010 AT 6:44 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a bad vehicle speed sensor. To be sure, when the check engine light is on, take the vehicle to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer to identify where the problem is coming from. Most will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 12:29 AM

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