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What is your question?
Car doesn't want to start. When it does start it runs alright for a little bit then starts to sputter and lose power. Sometimes even turning the lights on kills it immediately even if it's on the trickle charger.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Nothing seems to help
How long has your 1998 Ford Escort had this problem?
Just started
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Hello, Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010. There is a concern here that we really don't know if it is an electrical issue that is causing a problem, or a gasoline engine drivability issue. Perhaps it is both! First we need to make sure there is proper electrical power. Is the battery fully charged and able to sustain a load and be recharged? Does the charging system recharge the battery is needed? These are important questions that need to be answered. After we make sure a battery is fully charged and able to sustain a load, we need to look at engine performance. The engine running properly? Proper fuel, spark and air delivery? We won't know until testing is performed. https://repairpal.com/auto-repair-near-me Click the link or call us at 877-913-1554. We'll gladly find you a certified RepairPal shop in your area.