the car hard to star, missing

1996 FORD FESTIVA
200,000 MILES
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CHANGTE
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the car hard to start,when started ,it is missing,try to accelerate,then engine stop,only gently accelerate the rpm will up.it can't drive
Mar 11, 2012 at 7:19 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the coolant temperature sensor, IACV, TPS and MAF sensors
Mar 11, 2012 at 7:27 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the MIL indicating and have you tried to check for trouble codes?

Get the fuel pressure tested to see if it is within specs.
Mar 11, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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CHANGTE
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this car has no engine check light on dashboard,
I saw a diagnostic box,but I have no manual to check it.
Mar 11, 2012 at 1:34 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Sorry our database does not have iny information on this vehicle so we are not able to provide you any information of the diagnostic procedures.

If you have an OBD-IUI code reader or scan tool, you should be able to retrieve the trouble codes if any are present.

Fuel injected vehicles should have an MIL and if it is not showing ondash, you need to start by checking is condition.

Mar 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM
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