2000 Ford Escort Very rough running

2000 FORD ESCORT
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BARRYPARSONS
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Engine Performance problem
2000 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My problem on my 2000 escort started out as a rough idle when the car was cold, and every so often it would just start running rough for a few minutes after iy was warmed up. Now it won't hardly stay running at all. I have checked for spark (good) replaced to coil pack, the fuel filter, and the camshaft position sensor with no luck. I just removed the cat converter thinking that had to be the problem, and it will idle a little pretty good now, but runs terribly rough when given any gas at all. If I pull the fuel line from the filter, and hit the key, it will shoot fuel about a foot in the air, so I'm assuming I have plenty of pressure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Aug 26, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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LAZYGAZER
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check the plugs and see their condition if they are wet see if its oil or water. also check for color. Update us.
Aug 26, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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BARRYPARSONS
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I pulled the plugs, they looked to be in real good shape, no oil or discoloration and they "appeared" t ohave good spark when I grounded them out and hit the starter
Aug 27, 2009 at 8:45 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Are they all the same color? You are looking fo rone or more that are white compared to the others.If this is a 1.9 single cam, you may want to do a compression test to be sure the engine is good.I have seen many of those lose the valve seats in the head and run really rough
Aug 28, 2009 at 7:42 AM
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BARRYPARSONS
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Yes, they are all the same color. I FINALLY realized, when I changed the fuel filter, there wasn't any gas spraying from pressure, so I'm in the process of replacing the fuel pump. I'll keep you posted
Sep 1, 2009 at 12:36 PM