1989 ford escort

i have a problem with a 1989 ford escort. there was no spark and then
engine wouldn't start so i changed the coil and there's still no spark
coming from the ignition.

any ideas?

thanks

Crank position sensor?

Management system?

Is the cam turning ? Timing belt broken ?

Bill

TFI module on distributor.

Most likely culprit, you need a Ford distributor wrench you can get at
a pepboys to change it, plus the special heat dissipating compound or
else you'll cook the new one.

I agree about the TFI module but it would be a good idea to see if the
camshaft is turning. Take the distributor cap off and crank the engine
to verify that the rotor is turning. If it isn't, the timing belt is
probably broken. How miles on the car?

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1 3rd July 12:16 emmanuel47 External User Posts: 1	1989 ford escort i have a problem with a 1989 ford escort. there was no spark and then engine wouldn't start so i changed the coil and there's still no spark coming from the ignition. any ideas? thanks

2 3rd July 12:16 vertuas External User Posts: 1	1989 ford escort Crank position sensor? Management system?

3 3rd July 12:16 berkshire bill External User Posts: 1	1989 ford escort Is the cam turning ? Timing belt broken ? Bill

4 3rd July 12:16 sharon cooke External User Posts: 1	1989 ford escort TFI module on distributor.

5 3rd July 12:17 External User Posts: 1	1989 ford escort Most likely culprit, you need a Ford distributor wrench you can get at a pepboys to change it, plus the special heat dissipating compound or else you'll cook the new one.

6 3rd July 15:21 fordfan External User Posts: 1	1989 ford escort I agree about the TFI module but it would be a good idea to see if the camshaft is turning. Take the distributor cap off and crank the engine to verify that the rotor is turning. If it isn't, the timing belt is probably broken. How miles on the car?