Acceleration

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
105,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BULLDOG663
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My 1996 Ford Thunderbird bogs out when accelerating like it is starving for gas. Then takes off. Once it is warmed up it seems to accelerate normally. Only 105,000 miles. Just bought it and supposedly it sat for a few months. It idles great and the engine seems quiet and strong. This is the only concern with how it runs.
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May 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM
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FIXITMR
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sounds like too lean cold. maybe ECT sensor or MAF sensor needs cleaning? or ya got a vacuum leak?
May 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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FIXITMR
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just or fun check for codes.
May 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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BULLDOG663
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Thanks. I'll try those. The check engine light has not come on so shouldn't be any codes. Have another question. Brake, hazard and turn signal lights not working. We got the brake lights working by tip to spray WD40 in hazard switch. Hazard and turn signals still not working. Any ideas.
May 12, 2011 at 6:03 PM
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FIXITMR
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could be multi function/hazard or wiring problem.
May 12, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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