1993 ford escort with manual transmission. When the gas pedal is released the engine does not automatically slow down. It does slow down after a minute or two. Is there a spring that needs to be replaced?

When a downhill is detected with the gas pedal released, the engine brakes/slows your speed by downshifting the transmission to slow acceleration of the vehicle. Nissan has this function in their CVT automatic transmissions.

Hi there,

Most modern automatic cars require the driver to depress the brake pedal first, to allow releasing the gear out of Park.

Some automatic transmissions also provide an 'overide' switch near the gear lever, to allow manual release of the gear lever.

If neither of the above resolve this, then you will need to check the operation of your brake switch, mounted on the brake pedal.

Try cleaning the throttle body and check the gap on all the spark plugs also all electrical sensor plugs and battery terminals this could be related to engine temperature also if to hot rpms stay up longer to cool off but maybe your idle air control valve is bad when did it start?

you need engine support fixture or engine lift crane support engine when you remove transmission.you need all basic tools need floor jack and 2 jack stands.you need a haynes repair read chapter transaxle removal, you have right many things to move remove transaxle this is not a easy task you need a repair manual read entire procedure before removing transaxle, if its your first time you will need a helper.

If it has a manual transmission, check the clutch start switch on the clutch pedal support. If it has an automatic transmission it could be the transmission range sensor mounted on top of the transmission right side of the engine. In either case it could be the ignition switch (this is the switch you put the key in to start the car).

It sounds like you have a problem with your transmission. If it has overheated in the past, it might be fused, it could be low or out of transmission fluid ... or there might be some sort of debris inside the transmission causing it to lock up. Automatic transmissions are not directly linked to the drive shaft like a manual transmission is (so when you hit the breaks on the highway the vehicle does not fight against you slowing down). For this reason, you would be able to put it in gear and the engine will not just stop (like releasing the clutch on a manual with the emergency break on). I recommend taking a look at the transmission fluid first. If it is low or empty, fill it.
If the transmission fluid is black or has a HUGE amount of debris in it then take it to a transmission shop and have them take a look. if it is full, still red, and has little or no debris in it .. I would still recommend taking it to a transmission shop to have it looked at -- it might be a locked differential or something simple .. but it is impossible to tell without taking a look at the truck.

Hi!!

The clutch switch is designed to prevent vehicle from accidentally engage the starter unless the clutch pedal is depressed. (It is the equivalent to the Neutral Safety Switch for automatic transmissions.)

Pressing the clutch pedal by itself will NOT activate the starter unless the key is in the RUN position.

Check your ignition switch. it may be stuck on RUN.

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need to check the transmission fluid and you may have a bad torque converter give these websites a try www.alldatadiy.com and www.autozone.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

could be bearings, transmission, water pump, any number of things... Hard to tell.

Sounds like a problem with the shift interlock.Here's how it works:You put your foot on the brake pedal,the brake pedal switch sends voltage to a solenoid mounted on your shifter.The solenoid unlocks the shifter,and you remove it from Park.When the interlock doesnt work,it's usually the interlock solenoid mounted on the shifter malfunctioning,however the brake pedal switch,or wires to and from can also be at fault.