Recently my 1998 Ford Escort Wagon is showing these symptoms.
After a few minutes of driving, I notice it is not getting good acceleration. Also noticed my speedometer does not work any more when this happens. The lights, radio went dead and the windshield wipers move very slow. The battery then drains and the car turns off. I have to boost the battery to turn on the car. It then runs fine for a bit, and then same problem.
Anyone know what problem could be?