I was running my a/c while running around town worked fine ,got on the freeway and engine stoped. would crane but would not start. After 5 min. started , ran a little , than stoped again ( with a/c

Asked by hendrix53 Jul 01, 2013 at 01:56 PM about the 1997 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

off.Waited again 8 min.or so,then ran fine except service engine light stays on, also I haven't used a/c since.

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Hook up a scan tool and see what DTC's are present. Start there after the basic stuff: fluid levels, battery connections etc.

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