Below we have listed a few of the most common problems  the Ford Escort suffers from. If you see you fault below and you wish to find out the causes, the cures and how to fix it then sign up for membership. Can you afford not to? There are many more problems that we haven't listed but we can still help you save money getting your car back to full health.

High idle.  
This affects all 1.6 and 1.8 Zetec and Zetec E engines and gives an idle of 2000 rpm. This can be extremely expensive to cure and should only be attempted if all other possible causes have been investigated. We can help narrow down the possibilities and help you avoid a costly diagnostic error.

Erratic idle Zetec engines
This can be a very simple job to do and often overlooked, again an accurate diagnosis can save you time and money.

Poor cold running and loss of power.
Sticking valves is a very common fault with the Zetec engine and can exhibit a wide range of symptoms. We can help you pin point the problem and either help you fix the problem or help you alleviate the symptoms.

Gear changing difficulty and crunching noise when changing from 2nd to 3rd gear and from 4th to 3rd gear, or 3rd gear cannot be engaged while driving.
This is a job probably beyond the average DIY enthusiast but make sure you are not being over charge or have you car over repaired.

Engine has a poor idle or stalls.
There are a few causes for this problem and we have probably seen them all, from the obvious to the obscure. As a member we'll guide you in the right direction.

High Idle on Diesels.
Diesel problem don't always mean expensive garage visits, let us help you check all the non specialist items and hopefully avoid those bills.

Damp musty smell from air conditioning. 
We have to solution to this concern without the need to replace any parts.

Rear wiper / heated rear screen inop.
One of those annoying problems that can be overcome very quickly or cured for good. Which ever way you want to go we will help.

Loud crack from front when moving from lock to lock.
A very difficult concern to diagnose but don't worry we already have.

All 1.8 Diesel oil light flickering
Should a 1.8 diesel engine oil flicker when hot and on idle the problem may not be as worrying as it first looks.

Lights inop, heater inop, fuel pump inop
Should a '91 model Escort suffer with any of the above then the repair bill can be up to £200, we can help reduce that to either £60 or even help you fix it yourself.

Knocking from the front suspension
There are many causes for this concern and with a little help from us you can narrow down the cause and even cure it yourself.

If you can't see your problem on the site or you are unsure of anything, then sign up for membership and let us do the work for you. As a member we guarantee to answer all member's emails, from the smallest problem to the more complex. For our small membership fee we can help you save hundreds! Sign up here, it's quick and easy and probably the best £12.50 you'll ever spend on your car.

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