2001 Ford Escort Service engine soon light

2001 FORD ESCORT
54,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BUSDRIVER34
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I wrote before that my escort runs find except for when I stop at a light or in traffic. than it run rough and sometimes stalls. when I put cleaner in it corrects the problem for a day or so and then it starts again. now the service engine soon light comes on. What should I be looking for?
Jan 10, 2008 at 10:06 AM
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First thing I would do is pull the codes from the computer.

I wouln't be surprized at a dpfe or iac valve problem. The iac valve can be cleaned and often with success.

If the the fault code is something to the effect of restricted egr flow, I would lean towards the DPFE.

I assume the plugs and the fuel filter have been changed by now.
Jan 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM
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