ok seems that this may be the problem

1994 FORD ESCORT 1.8 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15...792_3_redc.jpg





as mine has been replaced wit a black one which doesn't even fit right

here is the one fitted to my car

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15...I/DSC00437.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15...I/DSC00438.jpg