# My car cuts out when I turn right

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** escort, ford\
**Created:** [April 15, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731 "2011-04-15T16:57:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![suzeesg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b487fb/32.png) [@suzeesg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzeesg)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731/1 "2011-04-15T16:57:21Z")

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When I turn right, my 91 Ford Escort will suddenly lose all power in gas pedal, and then either go, or die. It starts right up when I turn off, then turn on. This can happen for 5-6 times (of turning), then be ok for a few times. Mechanic had it for over a week, decided to replace fuel pump, but problem persists. No probs turning left

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**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731/2 "2011-04-15T17:11:37Z")

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This may be a problem in the ignition system. As you make a right turn, the engine moves, as it is supposed to do, on its mounts. A wire with a bare spot may be grounding against the engine, thus killing the ignition. A thorough visual inspection of the wires around the engine may lead you to the problem, and it doesn’t cost anything to look.

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**Author:** ![chaissos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/chaissos/32/2347_2.png) [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731/3 "2011-04-15T17:39:10Z")

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Just out of curiosity, did someone perhaps put a stereo in it? Did that same someone crawl up under the dash, and oh, perhaps wire it in themselves?

How about an after market alarm system? Put in by a hobbiest, and not a professional installer? Heck, even the pro’s make mistakes.

I like the ignition system thought best, but there are all kinds of electrical things that can cause it. I would start with any after market mods that were put in.

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**Author:** ![suzeesg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b487fb/32.png) [@suzeesg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzeesg)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731/4 "2011-04-15T18:29:41Z")

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thank you - hmm, this car has had numerous electrical issues over its 20-year life span, I will try to check it out!

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**Author:** ![suzeesg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b487fb/32.png) [@suzeesg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzeesg)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731/5 "2011-04-15T18:31:04Z")

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Thanks - nope, haven’t put anything extra in it, but appreciate the suggestion

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**Author:** ![Goldwing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@Goldwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goldwing)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731/6 "2011-04-15T19:44:52Z")

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How are the motor mounts? Is this fuel injected or does it have a carb?

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**Author:** ![suzeesg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b487fb/32.png) [@suzeesg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzeesg)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cuts-out-when-i-turn-right/63731/7 "2011-04-15T21:27:39Z")

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Er, not sure… to both