Loss of power rattling undernieth but looks ok ???

2000 Ford Escort 1.6
Car: Ford Escort
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.6
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
suddenly very noisey, rattling , and vibrations especially acellerating hard , loss of power, couldnt see any obvious problems anyware. Could it be cat ? as thats were rattling seems to come from,
Problem added: Dec 26, 2011 (12 years ago)
It is possible that the catalyst has broken up inside causing rattling and blocking the exhaust system,Normally you would get an emission light on.
Answered Dec 26, 2011 (12 years ago)
If not above solution , take it clutch isn't slipping ? But sounds like exhaust / cat broken up .
Answered Dec 26, 2011 (12 years ago)

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