why does my car stops every 10-15 mins on the road while driving?

1997 FORD ESCORT
112 MILES
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SJISHAQ
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I have a 1997 ford escort LX Wagon. It stops every 10-15 Min.Before stopping it makes a rattle noise and becomes powerless and it stops.What can be the problem?

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Syed Javed
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Sep 27, 2011 at 1:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does the noise sound like it is under the vehicle?
Sep 27, 2011 at 1:19 AM
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SJISHAQ
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yes, the sound is coming from under the hood.
Sep 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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SJISHAQ
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I checked with my mechanic and he didn't know the problem.
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM
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SJISHAQ
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I need to know what the problem is this is the only car available right now.
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:35 PM
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CADIEMAN
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youll need to rent a fuel pressure gauge at parts store. you need to know the pressure when this happens.if ok then test for a cloged converter by removing the o2 sensor and driving.
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:44 PM
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BOBHILLIER
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Sounds like the ignition control module if this car has a distributor its located on side of it its grey and has a plug connected when it gets hot it does what u said
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:50 PM
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SJISHAQ
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what do you mean?
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:52 PM