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Re: 99 ford escort blown engine
Wolf Dawg wrote:
> Anyone,
>
> My 99 ford escort engine locked up and I need some advice on whether to
> trash the car or put a used engine in it?
> Sounds like this problem has happened before. The car seemed like it
> was misfiring..Replaced plugs and wires. This helped but the symptoms
> came back after a week or so. Then I drove to the gas station approx.
> 10 miles, car was driving fine, no noises, vibrations or noticeable
> changes to ride, acceleration, etc. After filling the tank the engine
> started very rough and a very loud pinging noise (valves clattering?)
> as the engine ran. I immediately shut the engine off. I started the
> engine again and the pining was less severe and I drove the car to the
> side of the building. The car was towed to a shop the next day and the
> mechanic said the engine was seized up and it needed to be replaced. Is
> this common? The only thing I can think of is that the oil pump failed
> and the engine failed from lack of oil?
>
> Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Scott
>
It very likely dropped a valve seat. I've seen it numerous times on late 90s Escorts.
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