Many possible reasons, vaccum leak, timing belt breaking, bad alternator, bad battery, etc., need more information.
It has a vacuum leak or the IAC is faulty.
Change the spark plugs and wires first. That is often all they need to run right.
The direct succesor to the Ford Escort is the Ford Focus. The direct succesor to the Ford Escort is the Ford Focus. The direct succesor to the Ford Escort is the Ford Focus.
engine stalls sometimes driving
NO. An 86 Escort is a 1st generation Escort and a 93 Escort is a 2nd generation.
If this was my vehicle ,I would replace the control module which is attached to the side of the distributor. They are known for this problem. I hope this helps you. Mark
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No. The 97 is a third generation escort and the 96 is a second generation escort.
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