well, i have a 93 and it used to stall out when i would have my foot on the gas a little bit, just kinda coasting. i replaced the mass airflow sensor and my car ran great for a while. now something else is wrong with it but it hasn't stalled since. the sensor cost me like $5 at a junkyard and its ridiculously easy to put on. you should give it a try.
The idle speed control valve was bad.
A vacuum leak or a faulty IAC (Idle Air Control) valve.
My 94 escort was doing the same thing. I replaced the throttle valve assembly and that seems to have done the trick. Hopefully that helps you out.
I dont have the answer, but my 92 does the same thing
need to set base idle and clean fuel injectors
The Idle may be set to low, The Idle switch may be broke, or your power braking could be messed up go to a good macanic they will know.
Some of the reasons your Escort would stall after 40 seconds at idle are: 1. Vacuum leak. 2. Plugged fuel filter. 3. Leaking EGR. 4. Plugged PCV valve 5. Air filter clogged. 6. Fuel pump below capacity. 7. Leaking head gasket. 8. Camshaft lobes worn 9. Idle Air Control (IAC) valve.
check the idle speed with the car in gear, if it has a tac on the dash it should idle in gear at about 700 rpm if its too low the car will vibrate or stall.
where is the idle control motor for a 1998 ford escort
Idle speed control or Idle air control.
The idle setting for a 2001 ford escort zx2 is something that is not owner adjustable. It the idle is off, check for vacuum leaks or a clogged air filter.
An engine usually has a higher idle speed when the ac is running. If the high speed idle does not operate then the ac will cause the engine to stall.