1988 Ford Escort engine

1988 FORD ESCORT
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TREX2021
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Engine Mechanical problem
1988 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

this car reaches about 40mph and then starts to jerk really bad. The rpm's wannna act like the car doesnt want to gear up. Any advice on what it is and how to fix it?
Jan 30, 2009 at 12:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are the RPM's raising and the trans not shifting? If so, have the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) tested.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM