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why does my car lose power?

i have just brought a ford escort 1.8 lx td 1996 when i accelerate in 3rd gear there seems to be no power in the car when i change up into 4th there is still no power but does accelerate slowly when i get in to 5th gear at about 50mph the car will lose speed even when accelerating

daz v
November 2009
If the car is slowing down even though the engine is spinning faster the clutch must be slipping.
Obviously, without seeing/driving the car I cant be 100% sure, but I'm afraid you have been ripped off. The clutch is worn out. It will probably cost more to replace the clutch than the car is worth.

def k
November 2009

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