Ford Escort Lambda Sensor Problems

Problems mentioning the Lambda Sensor on the Ford Escort
Sluggish
1997 GTi
Posted: Mar 26, 2009
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Pulling back when accelirating
1997 1.8 gti
Posted: Jul 25, 2011
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**URGENT HELP NEEDED*** Spark Plugs sooting up
2000 1.6 FINESSE sefi
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
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Car hesitates or pulls back when accelerating
1998 manual 1.6 zetec 16v
Posted: Sep 27, 2009
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What problems can be caused by a faulty Lambda Sensor?

Engine is running rough

When the engine is running it does sound like it would normally, it can sound like it's struggling to keep running or produce strange noises that sound like it's not running in time with itself.

MOT emissions test has failed

The car has failed the part of the MOT test that checks the emissions levels coming from the car's exhaust. The car cannot get an MOT certificate until the emissions levels are at the acceptable level.

Car not accelerating normally

When pressing the accelerator down the car does not accelerate as it's supposed to, there is sometimes a lag or delay between pressing the pedal and the car accelerating. The acceleration is sometimes slower than it should be and the car can feel as if it's hitting a limit that stops it going faster.