Misfire

1997 Ford Escort GTi

Car: Ford Escort
Year: 1997
Variant: GTi

Categories: Engine & Drivetrain

my car misfires between 60-70 mph,i have changed the leads and the coil pack but this doesnt have solved the problem.any advice would be welcome

Problem added: Apr 12, 2008 (16 years ago)

anfield77

Points: 42

so it does it while cruising, can you make it worse when it happens by opening the throttle ?

Answered Apr 13, 2008 (16 years ago)

mrfixit

Points: 323

have the throttle position sensor tested as this could be the problem but failing that would need more info to be able to help

Answered Apr 13, 2008 (16 years ago)

thomkas_cars

Points: 1,056

yes,when i open the throttle the car starts to misfire,then after a few seconds as i accelerate the car runs fine.sometimes on normal driving the car doesnt seem to be very responsive but picks up after a few seconds.

Answered Apr 14, 2008 (16 years ago)

anfield77

Points: 42

yes when i start to accelerate the problem gets worse then after a couple of seconds it runs fine,also when driving normally the car doesnt seem very responsive but then after a couple of seconds runs fine

Answered Apr 14, 2008 (16 years ago)

anfield77

Points: 42

Did you replace the plugs aswell

Answered Apr 14, 2008 (16 years ago)

mrfixit

Points: 323

yes replaced the plugs,do you think it could be a dirty fuel filter.

Answered Apr 14, 2008 (16 years ago)

anfield77

Points: 42

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