Hi, i have recently bought a 1997 escort 1.6 and have had a problem with power loss. When i reach about 70 mph it seems to loose power then a few seconds later it gains its power back again. The same happens when i accelerate in 1st and 2nd gears. I have a feeling it could have something to do with the fuel filter. Can anyone help me please. Thanks.

Welcome to Automotive Forums Could be that. Yes. I'd put a bottle of fuel injector cleaner iin a full tank of gas. Yeah. You are getting a momentary loss of fuel at that speed. I'm not acquainted with the 1.6 motor. If it has a carburator rather than injection, you could adjust the float in the fuel bowl for a richer mixture.

I had a Honda Civic that did the same thing. It would starve for fuel at higher settings. Turned out that I had used fuel mixed with alcohol and the float got "Water Logged". The alcohol permeated the plastic float. Those floats must have been made by the TItanic company.

Thanks for your help, will give it a try.