# Ford Escort engine problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** escort, ford\ **Created:** [October 26, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868 "2010-10-26T23:42:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gcbruce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@gcbruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcbruce)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/1 "2010-10-26T23:42:19Z")
My 1995 Ford Escort with a 1.9 engine sputters and loses power after warm up. I replaced the Throttle position sensor but that did not help. Any help would be much appreciated ---
**Author:** ![Xebadaih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d07c76/32.png) [@Xebadaih](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xebadaih)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/2 "2010-10-26T23:44:00Z")
Is the check engine light on? If it is, what codes are being produced? ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/3 "2010-10-27T00:03:32Z")
The TPS is not anywhere near the top of any list I’d make. Why did you replace it? How old are the plugs & wires? Filters? Check the fuel pressure. Check the coolant temp sensor. And as Xebadaih asked, is that check engine light on? ---
**Author:** ![gcbruce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@gcbruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcbruce)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/4 "2010-10-27T01:16:51Z")
No the check engine light does not come on. I was told by a mechanic friend to replace the TPS. Plugs, wires and filter were replace about 10000 miles ago. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/5 "2010-10-27T01:21:28Z")
Remove the EGR valve and check its condition and operation… ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/6 "2010-10-27T01:22:32Z")
Check fuel pressure, thermostat and coolant temp sensor. Is this only at idle? Only when hitting the gas? Either way? If only at idle check for vacuum leaks. ---
**Author:** ![gcbruce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@gcbruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcbruce)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/7 "2010-10-27T10:42:50Z")
this only happens when hitting the gas. Thank-you all for the info I will check these out. ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/8 "2010-10-27T13:51:53Z")
Is it just a little stumble when you first hit the gas? Or does it continue to sputter as you accelerate and drive. You might also have the coil pack tested. ---
**Author:** ![doubleclutch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/doubleclutch/32/1281_2.png) [@doubleclutch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doubleclutch)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/9 "2010-10-27T15:04:09Z")
My long-gone Escort had this problem, and it was a bad fuel pump. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/10 "2010-10-27T19:25:27Z")
The first thing I would try is cleaning the maf, not to mention inspect the air intake boot. These things wont run very well if the maf cant accurately tell the ecm how much air is coming in. Not to mention trying this does not require parts replacement. You will need a tamper proof t-20 torx I believe. Remove maf, use some electrical cleaner on the elements and allow it to air dry. Do not use shop air to dry, it will be destroyed. Reinstall and test drive. ---
**Author:** ![gcbruce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@gcbruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcbruce)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-engine-problem/56868/11 "2010-10-28T02:14:33Z")
It does continue to sputter while still on the gas however when I get off the gas is seems to settle down.