# Cold Start/Run

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-run/64205>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** escort, zx2, ford\
**Created:** [April 29, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-run/64205 "2011-04-29T15:28:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![nmagleby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47c2d/32.png) [@nmagleby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmagleby)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-run/64205/1 "2011-04-29T15:28:55Z")

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My 2002 Ford escort won’t start when the engine is cold, and by cold I mean less than about 80 degrees F. I have to crank it multiple times to get it to start, and then it usually runs for a little while and dies. When I first start it, if I press the gas it dies immediatly.  
  
  
  
 Once the engine is warmed up, it runs perfectly and you would never know there is a problem. It also starts fine if the engine hasn’t been off for very long, and is still warm. I have already replaced spark plugs, spark plug wires, battery, and fuel pump. I have also run fuel system cleaner through it, and changed the oil/filter.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-run/64205/2 "2011-04-29T16:02:17Z")

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Check your coolant temperature sensor.

Even though the fuel pump was replaced, you shouldn’t assume that rules it out. Has anyone put a fuel pressure gauge on it? (Especially at cold start)