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Losing revs in reverse

recently broken down .car would not start.rac said it was the crank sensor so i changed it but car still would not start the fule relay was buzzing so changed it now the car starts but loses revs in reverse and cuts out any help would be a...

1999 1.6 zetec
Posted: Jul 18, 2009
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Revving itself when idle

Hi hope you can help my escort has recently started to rev itself up then down etc when at lights or a junction and occasionally cuts out but does restart straight away any ideas been told it could be an air flow valve problem ??? what do y...

1999 1.6 manual
Posted: Jul 16, 2009
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Engine smoking - burning smell

Burning/Electrical smell coming through car. Once car stopped smoke coming from under bonnet too. Thermostat temperature gauge hasn't gone up - so don't think it problem there. Any help much appreciated...

1999
Posted: Jul 6, 2009
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Water pump

I am loseing water i have check the hoses ok .How hard is it to change the water pump .

2000 1.8 si
Posted: Jul 5, 2009
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Noise from right front wheel

Hi! I came across a new problem with my escort. After 3-5 min drive I have noise coming from the front wheel. The noise disappear when I break or turn the wheel a bit to the left. I guess it's break related. Could it be a wheel bearing?? An...

1996 1.3 HCS CFi
Posted: Jul 4, 2009
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Weird noise/sound at front of car when accelerating

when i accelerate away from lights or stand still,i hear a very weird sound like a flat tyres or something (shocks maybe)as i pulled away,now just had the front tyres replaced and its worst than ever. it sounds very wierd i thought it was ...

1999 1.6 finesse
Posted: Jun 15, 2009
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Indicator not self cancelling.

My indicator is not self cancelling. It's only when I indicate to turn left. Right is fine! Any ideas please??

1996 1.6 LX 16v petrol
Posted: Jun 12, 2009
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Car moves to the right when breaking hard!

When I brake with medium to hard pressure my car goes off to the right! Had front and rear brakes done last year. Does anyone know what could be causing this please?

1996 1.6 LX petrol 16v
Posted: Jun 8, 2009
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Temp gauge not moving!!

My temperature gauge is not moving at all. It just stays to the left all the time! Is this easily fixed and what should I expect to pay to have it done? Many thanks.

1996 1.6LX 16v 1597cc petrol
Posted: Jun 6, 2009
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Rear Wheel Bearing .

needs renewed every six months or so, could this be due to axle stub?

1998
Posted: Jun 6, 2009
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Indicator/Brake light problem

Hi I've just started to have problems with my rear lights (right hand side only). When I indicate , everything is fine until I apply the foot brake then , brake lights flash , fog lights flash and side lights flash. I have looked a...

1996 1.3 Encore
Posted: May 29, 2009
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