Egr valve

Asked by Peter Feb 08, 2016 at 07:19 AM about the 2004 Ford Escape XLS Duratec FWD

Question type: General

What would cause a hold blow in the EGR valve of
a 2004 Ford Escape 6 liter engine replaced it once
in blue a hole in it in the same spot

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I have seen this problem a few times before. I believe at least one of your catalytic converters is clogged and this is what is causing your problem.

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DON'T replace the egr valve with another one, buy an egr delete, the code light will be on but it will run fine

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