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1988 Ford Escort LX 1.9L Pinging
Posted to Ford Driveability on 8/31/2000

Hi Everyone. This car pings badly unless the timing is retarded 6-8 degrees. Otherwise it runs great. It burns a lot of oil. 2-3 quarts per 1000 miles. When the car is warmed up and idles for several minutes it belches smoke and pings very badly for a few seco...

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car Vehicle Data

1988 Ford Escort LX

VIN 1FAPP2891J
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPinging
OccursUnder Load
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car Vehicle Data

1988 Ford Escort LX

VIN 1FAPP2891J
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPinging
OccursUnder Load