'94 ford escort wagon 1.9 liter AT/PS/PB/AC. Bearing started to seize at front of engine. Suddenly coolant was leaking but not much. Engine suddenly quit. Did not over heat. Cranks but will not start.

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Look on the distributor. There is a module on it that, when too hot, will cause miss/stall/no re-start situations.

Marvin

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• Posted on Oct 29, 2008

SOURCE: 1994 Ford Escort Transaxle Noise

I guess you know no matter what the noise is the transmission will have to come out and be overhauled, one question, have you checked the CV joints on the axle shafts?

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SOURCE: My 1997 ford escort won't start. The engine cranks!

Your issue is your cylinder head is dead, and most likely has caused damage to the piston on the dead cylinder. A compression test will show you have a dead cylinder. You should have no less than 100 psi compression on any cylinder. I have personally seen this issue on escorts over 50 times.

Duane Wong

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• Posted on Jul 07, 2010

SOURCE: how to install a coolant temp sensor in a 1995

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1.8L and 1.9L Engines CAUTION
Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Also, when draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantities. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.

1. Locate the coolant temperature sending unit on the engine.
2. Disconnect the sending unit electrical harness.
3. Drain the engine coolant below the level of the switch.
4. Unfasten and remove the sending unit from the engine.
5. If the same sender is to be replaced, remove and discard the O-ring. To install:
   
6. If reusing the old sender, install a new O-ring.
7. Coat the new sending unit with Teflontape or electrically conductive sealer.
8. Install the sending unit and tighten to 18–22 ft. lbs. (25–29 Nm).
9. Attach the sending unit's electrical connector.
10. Fill the engine with coolant.
11. Start the engine, allow it to reach operating temperature and check for leaks.
12. Check for proper sending unit operation.

1. Disonnect the negative battery cable.
2. If equipped, raise the car and remove the left-hand splash shield bolts.
3. Loosen the petcock and partially drain the radiator.
4. Lower the car, locate the sender and unplug its electrical connection.
5. Unscrew the sender counterclockwise and remove it from the engine. Fig. 1: Unscrew the coolant temperature sender to remove it
   To install:
   
6. Install the sender and tighten it to 13–17 ft. lbs. (17–24 Nm).
7. Attach the sender electrical connection.
8. If equipped, raise the car and install the left-hand splash shield bolts.
9. Lower the car and fill the cooling system.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

1. Disonnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the petcock and partially drain the radiator.
3. Locate the sender and unplug its electrical connection.
4. Unscrew the sender counterclockwise and remove it from the engine. Fig. 2: On 2.0L DOHC (VIN 3) engines, tighten the coolant temperature sender to 89–124 inch lbs. (10–14 Nm)
   To install:
   
5. Install the sender and tighten it clockwise to 89–124 inch lbs. (10–14 Nm).
6. Attach the sender electrical connection and fill the cooling system.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.