Won't stop backfiring when i move the car and changing gears

5

Asked by Christopher Mar 27, 2023 at 04:23 PM about the 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo Convertible FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Capri is unnaturally, nonorderly backfiring whenever i move the car or
change gears. Does someone know how to fix this problem?

2 Answers

310,265

Check the secondary air system, could be a bad diverter valve or you lost the vacuum supply. You may need to pull the codes but you will need an scanner that can do old ford OBD 1 system.

755

There could be many reasons why this is happening. Timing belt could have jumped one tooth. take cover off and check timing marks at T.D.C. [need to set up timing mark on crank pulley ] The timing gears never go bad and the is no wear shoe. two rollers keep the belt in place. The converters on Capri's are known to brake apart and clock the exhaust pipe. also the 2 vacuum advance modules go bad. [changes the timing.] Does the turbo put out 12 pounds ? it is going to take the process of eliminations. My 92 Capri is now a MOON car. [do you know what that means?]

Your Answer:

Capri

Looking for a Used Capri in your area?

CarGurus has thousands of nationwide listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    jogger
    Reputation
    600
  • #2
    tuff4x4
    Reputation
    190
  • #3
    Kevin Steinmetz
    Reputation
    170
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.