I have a 1988 Ford Festiva. It cut off when I was driving and when I pushed the gas pedal it didn't accelerate

Question

I replaced fuel filter 2500 miles ago. It has 125000 miles now. I have put Sea Foam in gas tank before to clean up old gas. Does anyone know what is wrong with it? Right now, I'm thinking fuel pump or even fuel pump relay. When it was running it would idle a little high for a few minutes then drop to 700 rpm.

Answer 1

More info is needed. After it died will it not restart now? Check and see if you have fuel and spark. One thing to check if no fuel is the inertia fuel shutoff switch mounted by the driver side rear strut tower. If you hit a big bump or something you may have tripped it and cut fuel. Reset it if it tripped and see if you then have fuel to the engine. Email me if you need more help.

Answer 2

Check your connections and cables. Battery / Clutch / Accelerator.

Answer 3

First answer sounds good. Also look for a leaking or stuck EGR valve.

Answer 4

try a tune up or buy a can of stp throttle body cleaner