2002 Ford Escort Idling badly-check your engine light on

2002 FORD ESCORT
98,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HATFIELD40223
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My car is ideling badly after it warms up and has stalled at stop lights.
Mar 4, 2009 at 8:48 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello

Since your check engine light is on, you need to have the codes pulled by a diagnostic scanner tool. Most part stores do this for free. This will help point us in the correct direction for diagnosing the problem. Post codes you retrieve and I will follow up.



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