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1998 Ford Escort Malfunction - Fuel System
Question: This problem only happens after the tank has been filled up: engine tends to die in idle state; when pushing the accelerator, engine often shows no response - or a delayed response; when turning into sharp right corner, the engine dies. The problem slowly disappears with sinking fuel level (over first 50 miles).
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Technican: Sounds like a problem with the fuel pump/sending unit assembly. Contact your Ford service department to see if an unpdated unit is availabe.
If the check engine ever comes on while driving have the troublecodes checked. Autozone stores perform this service free of charge.
Owner: The check engine light doesn't come one. If the fuelpump-sending unit is brocken, could this be fixed by just replacing the fuel pump? In other words: Is the sending unit part of the fuel pump? Could a clogged fuel filter also be the origin of the problem?
Technican: The fuel pump connects to the sending unit.
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