The car is running rich and it stalls?

1997 FORD FIESTA
290,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SHOWENVANWYK
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The car is running rich, and it stalls. Today I found that there is fuel in the oil sump I have replaced the Rings. And Alternator doesn't give enough charge.
Jan 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Chances are you have a fuel injector that is stuck open, or the fuel pressure regulator is leaking. I would remove the vacuum line from the regulator and see if fuel is present, if so, the part is bad and needs replacement. If that is okay remove the spark plugs to see if any are flat black, this will be the cylinder the injector needs to be replaced at. Please go over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/why-an-automotive-engine-will-run-rich

Here is the location of the fuel pressure regulator so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Jan 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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SHOWENVANWYK
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Thanks I will check and come back to you.
Jan 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Sounds good, have a nice weekend!
Jan 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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SHOWENVANWYK
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I got the codes
P0122
P0443
P0113
Where is the purge valve does it have a purge valve?
Feb 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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The P0113 code indicates that the PCM sees an issue with the Intake Air Temperature Sensor. Have you checked to make sure your Mass Air Flow Sensor is plugged in correctly and that there are no broken wires at the connector. The P0122 shows as a problem with the throttle body or throttle position sensor. The first thing for these cause I would check is to make sure you have no vacuum leaks. If there are no vacuum leaks, then I would focus on the mass airflow sensor and cleaning the throttlebody and see if these codes do come back. If they do come back, then I would start by testing and replacing the mass airflow sensor and the throttle position sensor. As for the p0443 most of the time, the purge valve does fail. It’s located below the air filter. I would check to make sure there’s no damage to vacuum lines. Wires are connected to the valve. I’ve attached a picture of the location.
Feb 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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SHOWENVANWYK
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When I drive car has a loss of power feels like there is a misfire but it idles stable at 888rpms, and when I press the clutch in to downshift engine dies.
Scanner only shows P0500 code
Apr 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM (Merged)
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It sounds like you have a vacuum leak, here is a guide to help, use the guide when the engine is cold:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction

So with this code can I ask if the speedometer is working? If not I would replace the VSS sensor which is at the lower part of the transmission near the CV axle, and you need to clear the codes once the sensor is replaced. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
Apr 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM