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Ford Escort
Report: Valve Seats on Cylinder Head May Fall Out and Cause Rough Running/Noise
Ford Escort Problem
Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Engines Affected: 1.9L 4 Cylinder, 2.0L 4 Cylinder
Average Mileage: 181,703 mi (105,000 mi - 266,500 mi)
Valve seats (components in the cylinder head that help seal the valve) can fall out. When this happens, it causes rough running and creates noise. Replacement of the cylinder head is commonly required to fix this problem.
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Report #1Visitor, 1997 Ford Escort, 166,425 mi
run rough restarted it couple times it was good. Happen couple times then last time started it was ALOT worse. Shut car off timing belt and timing were good. Thought timing might have jump or something. No compression on cyl 4 removed head. Found that the seat for cyl 4 intake was broken half of the seat still loose and haning on head. The other half beat top of piston. Fortunately no scoring of cylinder wall. Will replace piston rings and head.
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Report #2archam, 1996 Ford Escort, 105,000 mi
Rookiesame issue - car wouldnt start up - shop got it running not firing on #4 - no compression on cylinder- est cost to repair used new or rebuilt
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Report #3Visitor, 1995 Ford Escort, 1.9L 4 Cylinder, 212,000 mi
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Report #4Visitor, 1997 Ford Escort, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 228,000 mi
#4 intake seat fell out.
Rebuilt the whole engine.
Good as new again.
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Report #5sound guy, 1997 Ford Escort, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 143,000 mi
Rookienoisy valves ,most possible reason valve seats - must replace cylender head
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Report #6Visitor, 1994 Ford Escort, 1.9L 4 Cylinder, 266,500 mi
lost a valve seat, have not decided on to repair or replace motor yet. Had been a good motor, ddidn't burn oil.
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Report #7Visitor, 1993 Ford Escort, 1.9L 4 Cylinder, 151,000 mi
stalling skipping when cold.
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