Possibly needs idle air control, map sensor, possible vaccum or vaccum hose leak-more likely later of the two. Need fuel injection cleaner-Lucas is the best. May need tune up, try different brand of gas or premium.
A bad fuel pump may make the engine sputter. The engine may cut out and come back on, at first. Eventually, the engine will not run at all.
2.0L* DOHC (1999 & up all models) are interference engines.
Could be in need of a tune up.
There could be a few causes for a car to spit and sputter on acceleration. One common cause would be the engine not getting enough fuel, so it could be a problem in the fuel line, fuel filter, or fuel pump.
could be a bad plug
The fuel pump is located next to the gas tank in the rear of the car. The thermostat is located just to the left of the battery in the engine compartment.
you will get a hint when the car begins to lose power, start to sputter, or even stall.
Yes, the engine in a 2000 Escort is NOT an interference engine.
fuel filter clogged,spark plugs, or wires old or wires toutching
check for tune-up. chack mass air flow meter.
Depends on what the "2000" engine is...
possible water getting in alternator or bad wiring connector for coil or crank shaft position sensor.