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really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
130,502 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- Replace cylinder (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful Websites About 1995 Ford Escort made rattling noises, then went dead
2007Jan 24
(reported on)Escort LX 1.9
- Automatic transmission
- 187,000 miles
I have a 95 escort wagon 1.9 that is doing the same thing. I am an automotive student at local community college. i took head off and found the valve seat in #4 intake had fell out. had new seat pressed in, replaced piston. thought i had problem fixed. WRONG! got it running yesterday and it started the noise again. Exactly what your's is doing. checked the timing and it is fine. it was sugested that i use a manual gauge to check oil pressure. There is oil on the #4 piston also so i will most likely have to take the head back off. i guess i really don't have much advice for you right now but i will keep you posted as we go along. please let me know if you find out anything.
2005Jun 16
(reported on)Escort LX
- 120,000 miles
ok I need help , I checked the timing belt doesnt seem broke, but for two days very seldom then more frequent chitter chatter clicking faint crunchy sounds then last night alot then it rattled and went dead, always changed the oil and everything all fluids still full, no water in the oil, it will start but it just rattles and chatters, pushing down on the accelerator increases rpm's still but not much horespower seems, it would before it finally just quit sitll run great up to the last minute engine was humming like a bird then when I pulled up to turn around somewhere it just made a lot of that noise and went dead, started it today and it tries to stay going but gives up, temerature gauge does not get hot, engine does not get hot what is this problem never seen this kind of thing
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2008Jul 17
Escort LX 2.2L 4 cyl
Don't buy one of these cars... Nothing but a waste of time. I have owned two of them both had serious engine problems. The last one started making rattling noises, then it would die while I was driving. I ended up paying a mechanic over $1500 to diagnose the problem. I was told that it was carbon buildup in the engine...what a load of crap, I think they just wanted to get me out of the shop.. I was persistent and made them look further into it as the problem continued.
The engine was taken apart it turned out that my fourth cylinder had blown and the metal particles had dispersed throughout the engine. If you are unfamiliar with car stuff in short it means the engine is no good. The estimate was $3500 plus anything else that is found aside from the cylinder. ie, brakes, shocks, transmission. Not worth it, if this is happening to your car, RUN. This car was my biggest regret...cheers!!
lizg
Victoria, BC, Canada
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