Hello, its me with my 1995 Ford Escort 1.9L Auto again! I have an update: I dont think its the Alternator (why the battery light came on once is beyond me. Could it be I have a Ford?) :) And it runs... but when I am in 'D' or 'R' or any drive gear, I need to put it in Neutral (or Park whe its not moving) and give it gas to avoid it stalling.
It runs with hesitation. I am not sure why. I took the air filter -out,- because it was dirty. No real improvement. Still acts the same.
I wonder if my Fuel Pump is dying. If it was, how could I drive on the highway at 70MPH and 75MPH? It seem to have less power, it downshifted twice to get up a slight incline (4th to 3rd, then back into 4th and then back to 3rd to get up a slight incline at 70MPH, and it dipped to 65MPH... before all this started, it could handle 70 and accelerate to 75MPH Easy. -Sounds- like Fuel Delivery. Hence my main question.)
I even wonder is new Plugs will help me. Could it be they are not woing a good job anymore? They were cleaned....
All this happened so suddenly. Ther guy at the store said my issue may be the Idle COntrol Valve. It costs $75 and takes 2 screws to remove, and i put the sensor back on it, and thats it. I wil know if that helps any later. I also bought the Fuel Filter, and wil have it on this weel (probably.)
So my main question is about the Fuel Pump, if they can suddenly begin their swan song and restrict fuel as well, and also what a Throttle Position Switch is.
PS: I will also read the Chilton bok when I have found it. I founf I already know a lot of the diagnosing, but they also oversimplify and leave stuff out when telling how to do a repair, and i cant even change my own fuel filter. I know how to look at the arow, but I have no jack and tools. Plus, you only look at those books when your car throws mystery problems at you, like mine. We did replace the Distributor Coil, and it des start now where it wouldnt before.. nt it hesittes and I topped of the coolant, addeds Head Gasket sealer because i want my radiator flushed to and it did get hot, and now am where I am now. Just drove on highway, it will die at thelight if I do not gas it in Neutral, othersie it runs under throttle....)
*** It also started before the Coil was on immediately after being lowered from the Tow Truck. I hope that helps. Then it didnt start again until the Distributor Coil, then it overheated (???.) Now it runs as it does. Thanks. PS2: Never left parking lot when overheated, but we did keep at it and it stalled out itslef due to heat. Cooled back sown and started fine. Hence my Head Gasket radiator stuff, as a Precaution. Not sure if that happened, seems like not. Wasnt for long enough...
Thanks, I appreciate the LEGITIMATE answers. Thank You.
Im a Customer Service Representative that loves cars, not an ASE Master Mechanic.....I have a question, and it does appear it is not the Alternator. Can a Fuel Pump slowly Die?I would worry about your fuel filter before your pump. Your filter is probably so filled with debris that the fuel flow is restricted, even totally cutting off. Your theory on an intermittently working pump is possible, but I would only consider it after the filter is replaced.I have a question, and it does appear it is not the Alternator. Can a Fuel Pump slowly Die?Could be a clogged fuel filter. An electric fuel pump will just quit on you with no warning. If you can, get a mechanic to check your fuel pressure.I have a question, and it does appear it is not the Alternator. Can a Fuel Pump slowly Die?Could be a misfire, sensor, or (fingers crossed) the tranny. If I were you I would have the plugs checked, and the IACV checked out first. Good luck
