Change the spark plugs

if it's a four cyl engine then it's the first plug on the passenger side of the car.

check your spark plugs, usually you need change it every 30,000 miles...





How to change?


http://www.ehow.com/video_110_replace-spark-plugs.html





Hope this helps

hi you dont say which engine you have so will asume you have the twin cam zetec engine as it is the most prolific first you need to check your cambelt is ok as cambelt failures are all too common on this engine ,as you open the bonnet the upper cam cover is on the left held by two small bolts either 10 or 8 mm cant recall which undo these and remove cover and check condition of your belt
does it look loose are there any missing teeth off the belt if everything is ok here check the plug wires for resistance with a test meter set on ohms check either end with the probes for any high resistance change them if they do good luck

DIESEL CARS DO NOT HAVE SPARK PLUGS........

This info should be in your owners manual. This job, while relatively simple, does require special tools and has some hidden hazards. You will have to have a socket (and handle) and extension to fit your spark plug size ... you will need a feeler gage to set them. You will need a filter wrench, a catch basin and a socket the proper size to pull the oil pan plug. BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT REINSTALLING THE PLUGS THAT THEY DONT GET CROSS THREADED. One cross threaded plug will wipe out all savings you had hoped to achieve by doint this work yourself.

If you cannot find your owners manual ... the folks at the auto parts store can provide you with the proper parts and tools to do this job as well as some tips for the first time back yard mechanic.

Please dispose of the used oil in the proper manner consistent with environmental needs.

Thanks

how do i change my dashboard light on 1997 ford escort se

camshaft position sensor over loads fuel there are 2 one on the front side of motor and one on the backside but you also need to change the spark plugs they are fuel fould

see if you have power to the coil pack.if your have power tothe coil and no power coming out . the coil is bad. check your fues

The Spark Plug Gap .054 (In thousandths of an inch)

Caution! Gap is not adjustable on certain plug brands

start from the left hand side of the engine as you are facing it, take one out at a time this way you will not mix up the HT leads ok.
Take the lead off number one plug and unscrew the old plug anticlockwise with a socket that fits the sparkplug, once you have done that put the new one in and tighten up clockwise and put the lead back on and push down so you hear a click but do not tighten up to tight or you weill damage the treads on the plug. Just enough so you feel the pressure on the racket. then do the same with all of them.

I hope this help's?