20 Most Recent 1998 Ford Escort - Page 9 Questions & Answers

gear shift lock solenoid faulty or fuse blown. should be a manual override button on the console

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects the engine operating and driving conditions, along with the exhaust gas oxygen content. Various switches, sensors and components provide the PCM with information which allows it to control the air/fuel ratio (mixture), emissions and drivability. To get to the PCM you would have to remove the parking brake and shift consoles and then the gearshift knob and and boot...I know, GREAT place to put a part needing to be serviced!

Hi Demetris, I'm glad to help! Sometimes but not always, the piece on the brake pedal that touches the brake light switch to turn off the light will get bent away from the switch so its not touching it. Check to see if it is touching the switch, pull the pedal toward you and see if the lights go out. If they do go out then 2 things may have happened. (1) The metal bracket is bent and not touching, which you can bend back into place. (2) Some vehicles have what you call a return spring that connects to the dash and runs to the pedal to pull it back toward you to turn off the lights. If you see a spring dangling under the dash, then you'll need to replace that spring. Hope this helps and have an awesome day Demetris.

is transmission fluid full?

Assume you are asking about the thermostat. You can find it by tracing the radiator hose to where it connects on the intake manifold. The piece it connects to is the thermostat housing. The thermostat lives inside that housing.

It is probably not the fuse it is more than likely the connector. Located where the front passenger sits above their feet. Look for the blue wire

Assuming it's the one to the left of the speedometer: If you have a stick shift transmission it's telling you the car believes it's time to shift to the next higher gear. Unfortunately it is quite often wrong and shifting up will lead to lugging the motor which you really don't want to do.

It all depends on the exact model / engine type; but this should be a good start: http://www.feoa.net/threads/drive-belt-diagram.50282/

there are number of things that lead to such situations. 1. you need to check if your fuel pump is still running or if its power supply is not broken. maybe u only need to replace a broken fuse and u are back on the road, or replace the pump. 2. the power supply to the coil pack/module must be checked too. if u still power on these items and and the car fails to start u must consider replacing them both. 3. also pull out and replace ur fuel filters...check if they are not clogged with dirt...if there is dirt it is likely the injectors are blocked too. I hope this helps u...good luck

Had the same problem on 09 Merc Mariner. Bad electrical connector on MAP. New connector fixed problem.

these are somethings to look at the timing belt and the timing,intake manfold gasket test it to see if it has a bad head gasket or a bad head on the engine itself also check the fuel filter and the pressure on the fuel pump 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.