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Question posted by Anonymous-63172 on June 18th, 2012

2000 Ford Escort Zx2 Hard Start/rough Idle Issue. James

Need help to resolve. Have replaced plugs, wires, and air intate hoses, air filter and changed oil and oil filter. Now the coil

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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on June 20th, 2012 12:09 AM

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As you have found out, there are many things that can make a car hard to start and idle rough. But at least you have eliminated a lot of them!

I'm only guessing here, but I would start with the oxygen sensor. That could cause both of your problems. After that, I would replace the TPS (throttle position sensor).

You could also spray some carb cleaner into the throttle body while the car is running. Spray it in short spurts so the car doesn't stall. Be careful, though! Carb cleaner is very flammable, so spray it at arm's length in case of an engine backfire. If it runs better, then you probably just had a dirty throttle body or dirty TPS sensor.

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