[91rtstealth]

my tracer recently just started missing at low rpms..(for example, if I am in second gear turning on to a street and i'm going a little too slow, the engine will miss)...it does it sometimes when I am pulling out too...basically any time I am around 1000-1500 rpms....what do you think? spark plugs?

it's interesting because I was going to buy another escort a month ago...and it did the exact same thing...it would miss at low rpms, but it was sporadic...coincidence? or is this a common thing?

all I can think of is plugs and wires perhaps...

 

[pextor]

all I can think of is plugs and wires perhaps...

start here, it's cheap and easy to do.

 

[Phil1998]

Miss

Check the plugs.
Change the wires ( MOTORCFAFT ONLY )
Route them & do not cross them

 

[91rtstealth]

is there any particular reason to get motorcraft only? just curious cuz this is strictly my beater with almost 170k on it and a smashed in trunk.haha...i try to keep it running cheaply

 

[ford_obiwan]

you have a standard trans ? right

Are you decelerating or accelerating?

If you are decelerating and this problem happens it could be your tensioner on your timing belt or a very worn timing belt

 

[91rtstealth]

it only happens when I am accelerating...and yes, I have a manual trans