# 2000 Escort ZX2 stalls at an idle **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** zx2, ford\ **Created:** [January 26, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-escort-zx2-stalls-at-an-idle/43229 "2010-01-26T00:00:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tjgriff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9a28c/32.png) [@tjgriff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjgriff)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-escort-zx2-stalls-at-an-idle/43229/1 "2010-01-26T00:00:03Z")
My ZX2 2.0L DOHC stalls at an idle when approaching stop lights or turns, particularly when the clutch is in. AutoZone gave me the code P1383. The timing belt looks fine. We did an engine flush and that seemed to help some, but it seems to stall more when the heater is running. Could this be an IAC issue? Any other ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Beadsandbeads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c57346/32.png) [@Beadsandbeads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beadsandbeads)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-escort-zx2-stalls-at-an-idle/43229/2 "2010-01-29T01:08:32Z")
That is a variable valve timing code. That is most often a bad belt or pulley. It could be a faulty VCT solenoid. Are you using the prescribed 5W-20 oil? Anything “heavier” can interfere with the solenoid. Debris in the oiling system can interfere with the VCT solenoid. ---
**Author:** ![jjpzx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@jjpzx2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjpzx2)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-escort-zx2-stalls-at-an-idle/43229/3 "2010-03-23T05:17:39Z")
I had the same problem with my 98 zx2. I had to replace the computer because my heater core was leaking onto it. Great design Ford, lets put a vital component susceptible to moisture damage under a part that will start to leak over time.