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1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 10/21/2004 11 Replies

one of my techs. has one here, not too familiar with. alldata does not have alot of info. we believe we have verified correct timing, and tone wheel looks good. tsb says to check vct hollow oil feed bolt being plugged. what bolt? this problem was occuring befo...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Escort LX

VIN 36WR132458
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways
Misc.Zx2

Trouble Codes

P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)
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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Escort LX

VIN 36WR132458
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways
Misc.Zx2

Trouble Codes

P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)