1998 Ford Escort Jerks at 30 MPH

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EDDIE1979
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I just had my transmission rebuilt, new fuel filter, fuel pump, spark plug and wires on my Ford Escort 98. My car jerks around 25 to 30 mphs when I am high speeds my car is running just find.
May 12, 2006 at 4:03 AM
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LOSONE
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Does the car shift OK through the gears??
May 12, 2006 at 6:14 AM
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EDDIE1979
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Escort is find when i shift ok in gears, but when i speed up and increase the rpms at about 30 mph my car does a jerk.
May 16, 2006 at 12:34 AM
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LOSONE
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Tell me exactly what speed you shift gears and what speed you normally drive in 3rd, 4th and 5th.
May 17, 2006 at 12:51 AM
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EDDIE1979
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Well my car is automatic, and I'm driving in the normal d (drive). But when I drive in low speeds and I accelrate to about 30mphs my car does a jerk. The jerk goes away but come backs every once in a while.
May 17, 2006 at 5:10 AM
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LOSONE
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You need to take it back and have it checked. The jerk may be in the valve body of the tranny. Good luck
May 17, 2006 at 6:04 AM
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Return the Escort to the transmission shop for inspection. The intermittent jerk around 30 mph may be in the transmission valve body.

Conversation Summary

A 1998 Ford Escort automatic jerks around 25-30 mph after a transmission rebuild and new fuel filter, fuel pump, spark plugs, and wires, but runs fine at higher speeds. Shifting is otherwise normal and the jerk is intermittent. The expert advised taking it back for inspection because the jerk may be in the transmission valve body.

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