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ENGINE TROUBLE Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting SUGARTRAIN New User Sep 4, 2012, 2:13 PM Post #1 of 3 (1345 views) ENGINE TROUBLE Sign In I have a 2001 Ford Escape, I think its a 3.0 liter engine. It has over 140,000 miles on it. I had to have the engine replaced in 2011 because I was trying to get a tune-up, the guy botched the job, and set the car on fire instead! Now the check engine light flashes and the engine goes "putt-putt", when I start it. This problem started about 6 months ago. It has never stalled,although it sometimes seems to want to, it still drives ok. It wastes a lot of gas and the exhaust smells awful if you stand behind it. I have tried gas treatments, premium gas, and" shade tree" mechanics advice. One guy wanted to take it completely apart to find the problem. The auto parts machine says its one of the four pistons making the other three work harder cause it needs to be replaced. I know FORD has some recalls out with this truck. I would appreciate any advice you can give me, hope I get a cheap solution! THANKS, Mary Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 4, 2012, 3:35 PM Post #2 of 3 (1316 views) Re: ENGINE TROUBLE Sign In Have the codes read and post the exact numbers here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 4, 2012, 5:34 PM Post #3 of 3 (1304 views) Re: ENGINE TROUBLE Sign In You should stay away from non licensed repair shops and the wanna be mechanics. Take it to a reputable shop in the area that is licensed and insured. The money you wasted having Goober catching it on fire and the other guys playing "Let's see what happens when I do this." you could of had it diagnosed properly and fixed. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on Sep 4, 2012, 5:36 PM)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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