Out of time would be my first guess. Can also be carbon buildup, leaking injector, or bad plug or plug wire.
Backfire is normally caused by engine out of time, or spark plug wires installed incorrectly.
Backfire - film - was created on 1988-06-21.
I think the ford tx3 awd trans works in the escort you will have more fun with that.
Ya,yes it is.
13 gallons.
According to one of the Ford websites : For a 1988 Ford Escort , 1.9 litre four cylinder engine : The spark plugs are gapped at ( .044 inch )
take it out and put a new one in!
inside the gas tank.
The 1988 Ford Escort GL wagon had a curb weight of 2,273 pounds. It had a 1.9 liter engine and reached a top speed of 104 miles per hour. The 1988 GL hatchback had a curb weight of 2,187 pounds.
Poor maintenance and/or bad ignition coil.
Most ford escort fuse boxes are located under the dash on the driver's side and just to the right of the kick panel.
it is not that hard you can get a book online if you need help