my escort wont start and the alternator starter battery ignition cylinoid and plugs and wires. are new. anyone know what is wrong with it. 1990 ford escort 4dr hatchback wagon
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Asked by Roy Apr 17, 2010 at 02:21 AM about the 1990 Ford Escort

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i replaced all that and it still wont start. i cant even push start it. it been doing it since i flushed radiator and refilled it. also the battery is getting drained and it is a brand new battery.

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rotchmike30 answered 13 years ago

my wagon would not start yesterday, i had to replace the coil ($15 at junkyard) however it only got me a few miles before not starting again. so im back to trouble shooting again today. looking foreward to hear what you come up with!

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papa answered 13 years ago

try haveing the crank position sensor replaced,bad coil as other poster said,but sounds like his cps may be bad also.

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Jeff answered 13 years ago

have you had the timing belt checked? its on the passenger side behind the plastic cover where the water pump sits.

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