Engine Stall problems of the 1999 Ford Escort

Four problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1999 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2003

The engine stalled without warning.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1999

Vibration occurred at idle while stopped at red lightor stop sign with transmission in drive gear. Vibration is felt in driver's seat/steering wheel and floorboard. Vibration appears to be caused by engine idle being too slow and vibrating through driver's compartment. Engine wa sclose to stalling ona couple of occasions.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

On-going / intermittent problem with engine stalling whenever vehicle came down to a slow speed or at a stop and pressing on accelerator pedal. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on two occasions, and nothing could be found.

4 Engine Stall problem

The engine stalls continually while driving, dealership is not able to determine cause.




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