I have a 2001 Ford Escort Zx2 with 98K, Recently I have been having problems with it-At first while driving, the car slowly died on the side of road, it got hard to steer etc. I kept trying to re-start it but everytime I put it in drive in shut back down. Finally after 15 minutes I got it to start and drove in home, It was loud and making a cranking noise, Once when i hit the brakes, it broke down again. Took it to my mechanic, he put a thermostat housing on it, changes spark plugs and did a coolant flush-it was also leaking anti freeze and he said there was little pinholes in a pipe that wrapped around the engine and he repaired it. Now, two weeks later, after running fine, The car would not start, it turned over, but couldnt make the final start. My mechanic came and pressed something while i was trying to start it and it started up, He said it needed re-wireing, but now he says its the head gasket...how can this be if my car runs and doesn't overheat? he is only 95% sure, and for such a big job I feel like it has to be 100% ....What else could be wrong? did I mention I JUST bought this car 2 months ago, from a good friend I have known for a long time who NEVER had any problems with it.