BAD GAS causing problems --Solution?

[dinotheweirdo]

Ok ...so I gets the Trick Truck straightened (Trans) out ,but now Wifes car ...2004 Ford Escape is ,as she says "fluttering' (love the girls discriptions). Back up -break to stop- wants to stall....even now at 45 or 55and stopping for a light,it's "fluttering". My trusty family mechanic says it needs a Fuel Injection service...for about 90.bucks...."interveinious Drip" of cleaner -some kind of "flush" and clean the throttle plate of carbon. Says it's from the ethanol in the gas. So's I get a second opinion. Peter at Minchkin GMC says its not the ethanol...just crap gas they're throwing at us. Says Cars with just 20-30 thousand miles ,getting valve jobs thanks to all the junk building up.So's I think (Dino NOT a mechanic)...why not give it a healthy dose of Injector cleaner -like two instead of one cans....and see if it clears up...NO? your wisdom is appreciated...Don't Hot Rodders have a better solution? Come to think of it .....the old Trick Truck likes to stall sometimes.

[patina]

Usually Geneseo Ale and chocolate icecream You had to expect that Dino with that heading.

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Pat

[dinotheweirdo]

Maybe from YOU...ya old fart

[Babycakes]

Dino...Have it 'scanned' (OBD II tester) for codes,if clear,then perhaps a throttle position sensor,or idle control sensor may be the problem (make sure they have correct current going to them.You might wanna try cleaning the throttle body first with a good scrubbing around the throttle plate (may be carboned up badly,causing plate to stick).Usually you get a 'surge',and lack of power,when the injectors get a weak spray,or start dripping instead.Sounds like yours are o.k. at higher speeds of what you mentioned.I doubt it's the mass air (map) sensor,as that condition which is 'stalling',when coming to a stop.My 2 cents worth,Maybe (????) it will help.

[dinotheweirdo]

OK All Fixed...scanned and found Bad Coil on # 2 ...so changed all the plugs and that coil....Runs great and gets better gas milage...Had the whole thing Tuned up and all that stuff -Throttle body & plate cleaned too.Interesting ...Good OLD FORDS...first major expense in 5 years.

[Frank J. Majauskas]

Hey Dino, Just went through the same thing with my truck...A coil change and
pick up coil and tune up and the old girl runs like a bear "GOOD OLD CHEVY"
First major repair in 20 years

Frank...

[Babycakes]

If I remember correctly. V Bob had the 'same' problem last year with his Ford pickup. Coil pack also.

[dinotheweirdo]

Crap gas a major factor

[Don Kauer]

Hope you guys didn't drive too many miles with that miss....... If so you, might be looking at a new catalytic converter soon.......... ...P.S. Crap gas is a major problem but that is not what ruined your coil....All of the manufacturers coils SUCK..

[dinotheweirdo]

Don ... we hopped right on it ...BEFORE the engine light even came on...Took 3 days to get an appointment...on the way to it -THEN the light came on.