# Ford escort

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort/3718>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** escort, ford\
**Created:** [August 26, 2007, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort/3718 "2007-08-26T22:50:50Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![winnfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@winnfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnfield)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2007, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort/3718/1 "2007-08-26T22:50:50Z")

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i was writing yesterday about my '95 ford escort going dead whenever i make sharp turns. it also misses alot. some people think it could have something to do with sediment in the gas tank. i just want to know if anyone else thinks this could be the reason or if not,then what?

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**Author:** ![cncop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@cncop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cncop)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2007, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort/3718/2 "2007-08-27T06:23:06Z")

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I doubt it has anything to do with gasoline.  
Start with having your coil packs checked. Then replace your ignition switch.

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**Author:** ![cncop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@cncop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cncop)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2007, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort/3718/3 "2007-08-27T06:29:36Z")

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I doubt it has anything to do with gasoline.  
The ‘quitting’ could be a worn ignition switch.  
When it quits when you turn the steering wheel, that’s petty good indicator.  
As for the skipping.if you’ve replaced the plugs & wires, then have someone check your coil (pack). You can buy a used one at a junk yard for not too much money.

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**Author:** ![cncop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@cncop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cncop)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2007, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort/3718/4 "2007-08-27T06:32:04Z")

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WERE IS THE EDIT BUTTON ON THIS BOARD???

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**Author:** ![winnfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@winnfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnfield)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2007, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort/3718/5 "2007-08-27T14:45:35Z")

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ok, i thought it could have something to do with the ignition too. sometimes,when i put the key in it won’t turn. i’ve been told it goes dead because of a burned valve. does that sound right to you?