96 Escort LX TD

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Mon 6 Nov 2006 08:33
96 Escort LX TD - harv54
Have just bought the car for my son. It runs very well apart from the fact that occasionally, usually when cold, the engine just dies.The car always restarts on the key first time. Any ideas?
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Mon 6 Nov 2006 09:02
96 Escort LX TD - GeordieGuy
Loose earth strap - corroded, poor connection etc. Had similar on Mondeo - some wire wool & a spanner soon sorted this. If this were the case, then it would also be a poor starter. Could be 101 things, though, as I'm not a techie!!
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Mon 6 Nov 2006 12:35
96 Escort LX TD - jc2
Slight air leak or fast idle device not working/out-of adjustment.
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Mon 6 Nov 2006 12:37
96 Escort LX TD - jc2
I should also add that some Fords of this era required the throttle pedal to be down for starting;others were foot off pedal;what does the driver's manual say??
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Mon 6 Nov 2006 12:50
96 Escort LX TD - local yokel
Would a diesel die because of a loose earth? Petrol certainly, diesel, perhaps not.
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Mon 6 Nov 2006 15:42
96 Escort LX TD - harv54
Possibly. If the stop solenoin loses its earth the engine would stop.
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