Hi
Just bought a 1.6 16v Escort Finesse on a W plate, 87000 miles. Not bad for year but it has one slight problem...it won't rev beyond 4000 revs, stops dead at 4000 in any gear. I had a quick look through the forum but didnt see anything which exactly matched (Apologies if I missed an obvious post)

So far I've done:

Changed the oil (5w30 Havoline) and filter
New spark plugs (correctly gapped with feeler gauges)
New air filter, breather hose also checked and is clear
(bottom of airbox is split about the size of a 2 p piece, but its before the filter though.)


Needs done:
Fuel filter - have new one just need to get the bolt loosened which is holding the old one on, too dark tonight so doing tomorrow.

Will also give the MAF a clean tomorrow (carb cleaner the right stuff to use?) and check its plugged in properly.

Just wondered if anyone has anymore things that I should check while I'm at it.

Already running a lot better than when I got it, just need to resolve this last issue, which is annoying me to bits.