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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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2001 Escape Service Engine light

The light came on on my dash yesterday....I know it has something to do with emissions, but im not really sure how to approach this problem.....My vechical has been running bad ever since the light came on, its sputtering and shaking everytime i come to a stop and it idles really low.....like around 500-600 rpm's?? once in a while it starts bad, takes a bit

Anyone else have this problem?? thanks for any input
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Yoy need to pull the code and let us know what that code is.
That will give you a starting point.

Autozone will probably read the code for free, dealer will charge you an hours labor or so.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Well I got the code today......p0353


First off....Im gonna change the plugs and wire set( has to be done anyways)

Sounds like to me that Ignition coil on 3 is bad.....prolly gonna have to replace that...that sould do it
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Greenju, if you have the four cyl, this is a very easy job.

If you have the six cylinder, make sure you get an upper intake manifold gasket as well, as it'll need to be removed.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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changed plugs, coil 3, and still nothing changed


took it to ford...my pcm is shot......good thing ford covers it for 8 yrs/ 80,000 miles....brand new pcm for free.....now i can sleep at night!!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Good deal. Those PCM's are expensive to say the least.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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I have a 2002 4 cylinder 5 speed tranny the light is on to i had a ford dealership work on it. They said they fixed a return line from the engine back to the tank that was broke and said that it was low pressure system that had to have vacuum on the tank to run right. It was good for a while i had it checked at a parts house and they sold me a new gas cap and it didnt work. I guess the line the dealership broke again.
If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate the help it has 145,000 miles on it
 
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