cosrep Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 My girlfriend drives a '98 1.4 PTE Escort Ghia, In the last week or so It seems to have lost power, I only serviced it a while ago and it was fine untill recently. Anybody any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_GTi Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 duff plugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort tink Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 accelarator cable has come loose maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosrep Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Plugs were motorcraft bought from a main dealer and its getting full throttle Still stuck as to why it feels so gutless though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Check the catalytic converter out. If its colapsed inside it will block the exhaust gases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosrep Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Check the catalytic converter out. If its colapsed inside it will block the exhaust gases. I'll check it out but it was only replaced two years ago again with a ford item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I had it on me fiesta 1.1, the cat only lasted 12-18 months. I had it de-clogged and put back on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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