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1990 Ford Escort GXE 2D Hatchback

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leaking small amount of transmission fluid?
My 97 ford escort is leaking a small amount of transmission fluid, what could cause that and how much does a transmission servicing usually cost?
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Asked by Robert R May 4, 2013, 1:46 pm 0 reply
What causes the engine to chug and rattle
Service lite indicator on pts; severe oil leak trans leak from oil pts, possible coolant leak, lp pg 17 fo 13, dr rim bent pts.(these are the services I recieved from a local serv...
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Asked by Michelle W April 21, 2013, 12:59 pm 1 reply
What make it chug and rattle
Service lite indicator on pts; severe oil leak trans leak from oil pts, possible coolant leak, lp pg 17 fo 13, dr rim bent pts.(these are the services I recieved from a local serv...
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Asked by Michelle W April 21, 2013, 1:09 pm 1 reply
water pump or other??
just fixed warped head, car seemed fine for about 20 miles. now leaking from what I believe is the water pump(very hard to see on this escort) makes a loud squeal occasionally. ...
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Asked by Brian C March 28, 2013, 8:05 pm 1 reply
No Power....
Car has no power during acceleration and a very low idle. Spark plugs and coils replaced 5k ago, oil changed every 3k and has been well maintained. There is a lot of ratting coming...
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Asked by Dan K March 7, 2013, 2:02 pm 1 reply
whats wrong
94 ford escort when driving between 60 - 70 mph it acts like Im letting off gas sometimes engine light comes on took it to get codes read was told 111, 212 & 216
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Asked by Sherrie B February 22, 2013, 7:24 pm 1 reply
my 98 escort was leaking exaust and i replaced the exaust manifold...
My car is driving a little better but the engine is still rattling. My car is standard. Before I replaced the manifold it was hard for.me to change gears...meaning the rpm would go...
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Asked by Vero C February 9, 2013, 10:51 am 1 reply
Whats wrong with my car battery, and why is it hard to steer?
I got into a car accident and now my battery light is on, and I have no idea what's wrong with it. The passengers side of my car was hit and dented in by a poll. Also, it is extrem...
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Asked by Chloe S January 28, 2013, 5:30 am 1 reply
why car wont stay running?
when you go to start my car it dies right away.you can do this for about 6 times then it will try to stay running.when you finally get it running it runs really rough and tries to ...
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Asked by Christina O January 20, 2013, 2:37 pm 0 reply
what parts are required to replace the rear wiper arm on my '92 Escort station wagon
The exploded view shows some bushings needed to hold the replacement wiper arm to threaded shaft coming out of the rear hatch on my '92 Escort wagon. Are those inside the hatch and...
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Asked by John W January 3, 2013, 1:17 pm 1 reply
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