1995 Ford Escort Jumping on Acceleration

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OAKLEY
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hi ive got a 1995 ford escort. last two weeks its started to jump. when you accelerate in second gear pulls back then shoots forward like its not getting enough reves. ive change spark plugs but its still doing it. leads look ok. but im no mechanic can anyone help cheers
Feb 6, 2006 at 2:11 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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try a fuel filter
Feb 7, 2006 at 8:59 AM
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STEVEIE06
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i had that problem, it would jump when i was driving along or siting at a stop light it would rev up and down. I went bought a bottel of fuel injector cleaner and dumped in when i got gas the next time.
Feb 9, 2006 at 3:01 PM
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Replace the fuel filter.

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The owner of a 1995 Ford Escort reported that the car jumps under acceleration in second gear, pulling back and then surging forward as if it is not getting enough revs. Spark plugs were replaced and the leads appeared okay. The expert recommended trying a fuel filter. Another user described a similar jumping and revving issue that improved after adding fuel injector cleaner.

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