My ford escort

Asked by Terrance Oct 24, 2016 at 12:39 AM about the 1997 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I got a 1997 ford escort when i mess on the gas all
the way to the floor it take a couple of seconds to
go .why is that

2 Answers

When i press the gas all the way to the floor it take a couple of seconds for it to go sonetimes when i press on the gas to the floor.

Check your speed sensor and your throttle positioning sensor. Also you can try and get throttle body cleaner and remove the throttle body and clean it. Pls let me know if this helps or works

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