2002 escort zx2 will not run on rainy days or if i go thru car wash. it stalls runs ruff and then will not start without grinding the engin

Asked by ajmjmc Mar 09, 2016 at 11:22 AM about the 2002 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Distributor Cap. I had this same problem with a previous girlfriends 1999 ZX2. When you replace the distributor cap, check the spark plugs and the wires too, after 14 years, they may need to be changed. Best of luck!

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