89 escort died going up hill and gas peddle buried to the floor.

Asked by Joyce2016 Nov 13, 2015 at 02:55 PM about the 1989 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Possibly ran low on oil...

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If you ran so low on oil that the engine stopped running then it is certainly shot. You could try putting oil in it and starting it but be prepared for all kinds of noise and smoke IF it starts at all.

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